I'm Thinking of Ending Things

Name: I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781911231363
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By Iain Reid

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I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of the human mind and relationships. It follows a young couple on a road trip to meet the boyfriend's parents at their remote farm, while the protagonist grapples with doubts about their relationship. As the narrative progresses, it becomes increasingly unsettling, leading to a disturbing and thought-provoking climax.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might like this book if you enjoy psychological thrillers that delve into the complexities of identity and relationships. The story is captivating and unsettling, blurring the lines between reality and imagination, offering twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. It may appeal to you if you appreciate introspective narratives that challenge perceptions and offer a profound exploration of the human mind.

Stephen King meets metafictional mystery in this terrifying literary horror novel.

Literary horror meets metafictional mystery in Iain Reid's 2016 debut novel, now available in a film tie-in edition to coincide with the release of the Netflix adaptation.

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Now a Netflix film directed by Charlie Kaufman.

Jake and his girlfriend are on a drive to visit his parents at their remote farm. After dinner at the family home, things begin to get worryingly strange. When he leaves her stranded in a snowstorm at an abandoned high school later that night, what follows is a chilling exploration of psychological frailty and the limitations of reality.

Iain Reid’s intense, suspenseful debut novel will have readers’ nerves jangling. A series of tiny clues sprinkled through the relentlessly paced narrative culminate in a haunting twist on the final page.

Reminiscent of Michel Faber’s Under the Skin, Stephen King’s Misery, and the novels of José Saramago, I’m Thinking of Ending Things is an astonishing and highly original literary thriller that grabs you from the start—and never lets go.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Iain Reid's I'm Thinking of Ending Things is widely praised as a compelling and unsettling debut novel that masterfully blends psychological thriller with horror. Critics highlight its gripping, suspenseful narrative and eerie atmosphere, coupled with intricate character development. The book's deft exploration of identity and the nature of relationships keeps readers hooked, often leading to relentless page-turning until its surprising and chilling conclusion.

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ISBN: 9781911231363

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Text Publishing

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Iain Reid is the author of two critically acclaimed comic memoirs, One Bird’s Choice (winner of the CBC Bookie Award for Best Nonfiction Book of the Year) and The Truth About Luck (named by Canada’s Globe and Mail as one of the best books of 2013). Reid received the 2015 RBC Taylor Emerging Author award. He lives in Kingston, Otario.

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