62 pages 2 hours read

Scott Spencer

Endless Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1979

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Before You Read

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

Endless Love by Scott Spencer follows troubled teenager David Axelrod's doomed passion for Jade Butterfield and her counter-cultural family. When Jade’s father imposes a no-contact period on them, David sets their house on fire, planning to extinguish it heroically. The plan fails, leading to David's institutionalization. After his release, he obsessively tracks Jade across the country, leading to further conflict with her family.

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Endless Love by Scott Spencer is acclaimed for its intense and poetic prose, earning praise for its deep exploration of obsessive love. However, some critics argue that the narrative occasionally feels melodramatic and may not appeal to all readers. Overall, it is a compelling read that offers profound emotional insights but can sometimes be overwhelming.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Endless Love?

Fans of intense, psychological dramas like Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë or The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald will be drawn to Endless Love by Scott Spencer. Readers who appreciate deep explorations of obsessive love and its consequences will find this book captivating.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Coming of Age / Bildungsroman

Psychology

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Identity: Mental Health

Relationships: Family

Topics

Love / Sexuality

Psychology