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The End of Mr. Y

Scarlett Thomas (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.77

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

DeathOn-Page Sex

Protagonist archetypes

Time-Displaced

Synopsis

When Ariel Manto uncovers a copy of The End of Mr. Y in a second-hand bookshop, she can't believe her eyes. She knows enough about its author, the eccentric Victorian scientist Thomas Lumas, to know that copies are exceedingly rare. And, some say, cursed. With Mr. Y under her arm, Ariel finds herself swept into a thrilling adventure of love, sex, death and time-travel.

The End of Mr. Y: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult literary fantasy contains sexual content, mature themes about reality and consciousness, and potentially disturbing metaphysical concepts. Best suited for mature readers comfortable with philosophical complexity.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death and on-page sex.

Who'll love this

Adult readers who love mind-bending stories about books, time travel, and the nature of reality will be captivated by this mysterious adventure.

Tags

Literary FantasyPhilosophical FantasyTime Travel FictionVictorian Gothic