64 pages • 2 hours read
Marieke NijkampThis Is Where It Ends
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In This Is Where It Ends, by Marieke Nijkamp, Tyler Browne locks students in the auditorium of Alabama's Opportunity High School and commits a school shooting after Principal Trenton's first-day-of-spring-semester speech, narrated via four different first-person accounts by seniors Autumn, Sylv, Tomas, and Claire, exploring the fifty-five minutes before, during, and after the event. The novel includes depictions of gun violence and trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp is gripping with a timely and intense storyline that captivates readers. The multiple perspectives offer deep emotional insights, though some find character development lacking. The pacing is swift, fitting its high-stakes scenario, but can feel rushed. Overall, it’s a compelling read with powerful moments, ideal for fans of contemporary drama.
Who Should Read This Is Where It Ends?
A reader who would enjoy This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp is likely someone who appreciates gripping, emotionally intense narratives that explore serious social issues. Fans of Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas will find this book's exploration of trauma and resilience compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL630L