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The End of Mr. Y: A Novel — Kindle Edition

The End of Mr. Y is a novel about graduate student Ariel Manto, who discovers a rare book and enters an alternate dimension tied to questions of consciousness, science, faith, and time. This Kindle edition is listed at 511 pages and includes reader-focused features such as Screen Reader support and Word Wise.

At a glance

Ariel's discovery of a mysterious novel leads into speculative questions about consciousness, space, time, science, and faith.
The listing describes an alternate dimension where thoughts can enable travel through time and space.
Kindle features include Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its blend of speculative adventure with philosophical and scientific themes gives readers substantial ideas to engage with.
The ebook listing includes accessibility and reading aids, including Screen Reader support and Word Wise.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Book details
Title	The End of Mr. Y: A Novel
Publisher	Mariner Books
Publication date	October 2, 2006
Edition	First
Language	English
Print length	511 pages
ISBN-13	978-0547539232

Kindle details
File size	2.8 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in literary speculative fiction with metaphysical and scientific ideas.
Kindle readers who want Screen Reader support, Word Wise, and enhanced typesetting.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a straightforward plot with little philosophical or speculative material.
Readers who prefer consistently resolved plot and pacing, given reported mixed reactions to these aspects and criticism of the ending.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 893 ratings

5 stars48%48%
4 stars30%30%
3 stars17%17%
2 stars4%4%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the novel as thought-provoking, inventive, intellectually engaging, and well written, with positive remarks about its characters and uniqueness. Readers also report mixed reactions to the plot and pacing, including criticism of the ending. For buyers drawn to the listing's combination of speculative dimension-hopping and philosophical themes, the ideas and writing may be a strong draw, while the mixed plot response is worth weighing if narrative resolution is a priority.

Positive themes

Customers praise the thought-provoking ideas, inventive concepts, writing style, and characters.

Negative themes

Some customers describe the ending as ridiculous.

Mixed feedback

Customer responses to the plot and pacing are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What is The End of Mr. Y about?

Graduate student Ariel Manto finds a mysterious book and enters an alternate dimension, prompting a story about consciousness, science, faith, space, and time.

How long is this edition?

The listing gives a print length of 511 pages. The Kindle file size is listed as 2.8 MB.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.

What do customers report about the story?

Feedback highlights the ideas, originality, writing, and characters. Reactions to the plot and pacing are mixed, with some criticism of the ending.