The End of The Alphabet: A Novel by CS Richardson (PDF)

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THE END OF THE ALPHABET is a tender, intimate story of an ordinary life defined by an extraordinary love.Ambrose Zephyr is a contented man. He shares a book-laden Victorian house with his loving wife, Zipper. He owns two suits, one of which he was married in. He is a courageous eater, save brussels sprouts. His knowledge of wine is vague and best defined as Napa, good; Australian, better; French, better still. Kir royale is his drink of occasion. For an Englishman he makes a poor cup of tea. He believes women are quantifiably wiser than men, and would never give Zipper the slightest reason to mistrust him or question his love. Zipper simply describes Ambrose as the only man she has ever loved. Without adjustment.Then, just as he is turning fifty, Ambrose is told by his doctor that he has one month to live. Reeling from the news, he and Zipper embark on a whirlwind expedition to the places he has most loved or has always longed to visit, from A to Z, Amsterdam to Zanzibar. As they travel to Italian piazzas, Turkish baths, and other romantic destinations, all beautifully evoked by the author, Zipper struggles to deal with the grand unfairness of their circumstances as she buoys Ambrose with her gentle affection and humor. Meanwhile, Ambrose reflects on his life, one well lived, and comes to understand that death, like life, will be made bearable by the strength and grace of their devotion. Richardson’s lovely prose comes alive with an honesty and intensity that will leave you breathless and inspired by the simple beauty and power of love. THE END OF THE ALPHABET is a timeless, resonant exploration of the nature of love, loss, and life.

User’s Reviews

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐It’s hard to gather any sympathy for characters that are abstractly drawn and hopelessly treacly. The saving grace of this wisp of a novel (a mere 119 pages) is the quirky habits and details that make people human. The descriptions of the various locales around the world are mediocre at best – the author doesn’t present any new visuals for places that conjure up grandeur. We are talking Venice, Turkey, Holland, and Egypt. There is plenty to say about these countries, yet the author barely manages to describe the areas with aplomb. The married couple around which The End of the Alphabet is centered are interesting, but one never gets attached to them, nor really cares about their plight. Reading about the little bits of pieces of their personalities carries the novel, yet the characterization doesn’t meet any decent expectations. The premise is wonderful, the theme of the alphabet unique. It just wasn’t carried out well enough.

⭐From fellow novelist, albeit first novel from small press, I so admire the unique way you set about telling this story. The understated narrative overflows with emotion and wonderous language. Sensory journey to please any book lover. Something I work at in my writing too. Bravo. Hope you win a prize, it’s beautiful. Sarah Collins Honenberger (if you liked the friendship in White Lies: A Tale of Babies, Vaccines, and Deception, you like The End of the Alphabet about the friendship between a husband and wife.

⭐I was excited to read it when I read a review for the author’s follow up book, so I thought I would start with this one. I agree with some other readers that I couldn’t connect with the main character. The story was too short, and it felt like the author got bored and wanted to finish it up quickly towards the end. Not worth the $11 I paid for it.

⭐Simply beautiful. You will read and reread and give to all your friends.

⭐This is one of the best books I have read. The prose is spare and clever. The story keeps the reader engaged on every page. I am a sucker for thoughtful love stories.

⭐The more I read the more poetic it felt. I will recommend it to all my friends who enjoy reading.

⭐I did not choose this book it was for book club. Definitely not a favorite. Felt it never had a climax. Boring.

⭐Far from a page turner. Other readers have rated this book quite highly. Other than dealing with a man who has 30 days to live, I didn’t find anything invigorating.

⭐I love this book. I was given a copy as a present and have since bought another half a dozen to give to friends, because it has everything going for it – the story is lovely and quite engaging without being taxing. The characters are interesting. It is quite short as well so not a great undertaking – I have read it in a day comfortably at least once. But the thing I really love about this book, particularly the hardback edition is that it s beautifully presented and set. The book is smaller than your normal size, the font and type size are perfect, the spacing and indent just make it such a joy to hold and read through. The care that has been taken is obvious and it really makes a difference. If you think I’m being picky and stupid just try it and see.

⭐This is a very moving book and very clever.I have enjoyed both his books and I will look out for more

⭐This is an affecting look at what happens when someone we love is going to succumb to disease. It covers all the bases: anger, grief, selfishness, selflessness, remembrance and, yes, humour. The two main characters come across as ordinary people caught in literal life-changing circumstances. Novella length. Recommended.

⭐Every word, every sentence in this book is beautiful written. The characters and the story haunted me for days after. This is a book I will remember for a long time as an example of how to write. A simple, spare book in which every word has been carefully chosen and woven into perfectly crafted sentences.

⭐Life’s journey is richer when one recognizes that there are no ordinary people along the way. Richardson is gifted at portraying this.

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