Product guide

Endling by Maria Reva — 352-page novel

Maria Reva: Endling is a novel set in contemporary Ukraine, following three women and an endangered snail on a journey across a country on the brink of war. Its premise brings together a romance-tour industry, family activism and efforts to preserve a rare species, with a mix of humour and global events described in the listing.

At a glance

Follows Yeva, a scientist attempting to breed rare snails, and sisters Nastia and Solomiya, who are searching for their missing mother.
The plot connects personal relationships and family conflict with Ukraine's marriage-tour industry and environmental concerns.
The listing says the book was longlisted for the Booker Prize and won the Gordon Burn Prize.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A distinctive premise combines endangered wildlife, three women's intertwined journeys and contemporary Ukrainian settings.
Customer feedback highlights humour, originality and writing quality.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Virago
Publication date	10 June 2025
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	352 pages
ISBN-10	0349012725
ISBN-13	978-0349012728

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	410 g
Dimensions	15.4 x 3 x 23.4 cm

What to know before buying

Customer feedback is mixed on the storyline and character development, so the book's unusual premise may not suit readers seeking a conventional or consistently paced plot. The prize statements are listing claims.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of contemporary literary fiction with political, environmental and family themes.
Readers interested in dark humour and unusual, multi-strand story premises.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a straightforward romance or a plot focused only on wildlife science.

Customer reviews on Amazon

3.7 / 5 · 1,745 ratings

5 stars28%28%
4 stars32%32%
3 stars26%26%
2 stars11%11%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes Endling as compelling and remarkable, highlighting its humour, originality and writing quality. Reactions to the storyline and character development are mixed. For readers drawn to its listed combination of women's journeys, environmental concerns and contemporary Ukraine, those mixed reactions suggest the unconventional premise may be a stronger draw than a uniformly satisfying plot or character arc.

Positive themes

Customers highlight the book's humour and originality.
Feedback also praises the writing quality and engaging content.

Mixed feedback

Customer reactions to the storyline are mixed.
Character development also receives mixed reactions.

Frequently asked questions

What is Endling about?

The listing describes three women travelling through contemporary Ukraine alongside Lefty, an endangered snail. Their journey involves a search for a missing mother, the marriage-tour industry and an attempt to preserve a rare species.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.

What language and edition are listed?

The listed edition is the 1st edition in English.

What should I know about reader feedback?

Customer feedback praises the humour, originality and writing, while reactions to the storyline and character development are mixed.