The End of the Alphabet by C. S. Richardson

see page historyNotify me when this page changes.

Description edit see section history

Ambrose Zephyr and his wife Zappora Ashkenazi (“Zipper”) have achieved a happy and balanced life together. She is the yin to his yang. He is the only man she has loved without adjustment. The two live contentedly in a narrow London terrace full of books. That contentment is thrown into... read more

Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit

Write a ridiculously simplified synopsis.

Characters/People edit see section history

Ambrose Zephyr: Add a description of this character.
Zappora "Zipper" Ashkenazi: Ambrose Zephyr's wife
Mr. Umtata
Kitts
Greta
Freddie

Popular Covers

Loading covers…

Choose your book’s cover

Setting & Locations edit see section history

First Sentence edit see section history

This story is unlikely.

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

C. S. Richardson (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Country: Canada
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 0385663404
Page Count: 152

Awards edit see section history

Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book (2008: Caribbean and Canada)

Subjects edit see section history

Books › Literature & Fiction › World Literature › Canadian
Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary

Popular Tags See all 50 tags

We’re hiding the errata, movie connections, books that influenced this book, books influenced by this book, books that cite this book and books cited by this book sections. If you would like to add content to them, you must first make them visible.

Did you know you can edit this page?

The End of the Alphabet (2007) (edit title/settings)

by C. S. Richardson (Author) (edit contributors)