36 pages • 1 hour read
224
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
In Iain Reid's psychological thriller, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, a young woman contemplates ending her relationship with her boyfriend Jake as they visit his parents' rural farm. Throughout the journey, she reflects on their connection, the mysterious calls she receives, and her internal conflicts. Eventually, a series of unsettling events leads to a profound and mysterious climax set at a secluded high school. The story explores themes of depression, social anxiety, and loneliness.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Contemplative
Suspenseful
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I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid receives praise for its unsettling atmosphere and profound exploration of psychological themes. Reviewers highlight its suspenseful, unpredictable narrative but note its abstract and ambiguous ending may frustrate some readers. The writing is lauded for being thought-provoking yet polarizing in its execution.
Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a deep, unsettling atmosphere will be captivated by Iain Reid's I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Fans of suspenseful and introspective novels like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will find this book equally gripping.
177,456 ratings
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224
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
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