Then we came to the end

The novel follows a group of employees at a Chicago advertising agency as they navigate layoffs and the absurdities of office life.

Narrated in the first-person plural, the book explores themes of work, self-worth, and the fear of unemployment.

It is known for its unique narrative technique, which mimics corporate-speak and creates a sense of a hive-mind entity among the characters.

The story is interspersed with flashbacks and fast forwards, and it includes a poignant chapter focusing on the agency's boss, Lynn Mason, who may be dealing with breast cancer.

The novel was a finalist for the National Book Award and won the P.E. N.

/Hemingway Foundation Award.