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gretchlikestoread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
racmicash's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
laurendeen's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so confused but in a good way. I still don't quite know what to think though. I decided on a 4 star for now but it might actually be a 5 star. Definitely the best thriller I've read in years.
tiasian06's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
karlyo83's review against another edition
4.0
I have not seen the Netflix movie for this but would be interested… maybe… I mean if its as creepy as the book then perhaps during the day.
The story is told from the point of view of the unnamed girlfriend - she mentions that phrase - I am thinking of ending things. Throughout the road trip she takes with her boyfriend Jake you are taken on a journey through her mind as to why that might be the case.
HOWEVER - this book will make you feel uneasy, it is promised in the synopsis and that is definitely the case. Throughout I felt uneasy and creeped out but I never quite knew why.
There isn’t too much you can say without ruining the ending and believe me you don’t want that ruined for you going into the book… But THAT ENDING!!!!! Do yourself a favour and read this book. It is weird, it is unique and it is creepy but persevere and get to the ending and be like WHAT JUST HAPPENED.
If you are like me you might need to google and check that what happened actually happened… what a ride!!!!
The story is told from the point of view of the unnamed girlfriend - she mentions that phrase - I am thinking of ending things. Throughout the road trip she takes with her boyfriend Jake you are taken on a journey through her mind as to why that might be the case.
HOWEVER - this book will make you feel uneasy, it is promised in the synopsis and that is definitely the case. Throughout I felt uneasy and creeped out but I never quite knew why.
There isn’t too much you can say without ruining the ending and believe me you don’t want that ruined for you going into the book… But THAT ENDING!!!!! Do yourself a favour and read this book. It is weird, it is unique and it is creepy but persevere and get to the ending and be like WHAT JUST HAPPENED.
If you are like me you might need to google and check that what happened actually happened… what a ride!!!!
dunkaccino's review against another edition
4.0
Those 4 pages of repeated phrase was some David Byrne singing Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads bullshit.
akapaldo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
ryantlabee's review
5.0
A darkly beautiful piece of fiction that has more in common with a poem or a song than a book. I highly recommend.
sammyisobsessed24's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
As all other reviews have stated, this one's a mind-fuck. It's weird and confusing up until you reach the end. I listened to the audiobook of this on Libby and found the performance to be very well done. The book was frustrating and long-winded in parts, but it's deliberate. It's all leading up to an ending hinted at throughout the novel.
The rambling, overly-philosophical/existential way that Jake and his girlfriend's conversations twist was equal parts irritating and relatable. I, too, am constantly overwhelmed with thoughts of what life is meant to be, if you can be true to yourself, etc. I resonated with his girlfriend's constant doubts about their relationship and other issues. Her indecisiveness was something I connected with. Should she end things?
It was a very interesting read. Still, it rambled and went on and on a bit too much. I think it would've been better suited as a short story.
As all other reviews have stated, this one's a mind-fuck. It's weird and confusing up until you reach the end. I listened to the audiobook of this on Libby and found the performance to be very well done. The book was frustrating and long-winded in parts, but it's deliberate. It's all leading up to an ending hinted at throughout the novel.
The rambling, overly-philosophical/existential way that Jake and his girlfriend's conversations twist was equal parts irritating and relatable. I, too, am constantly overwhelmed with thoughts of what life is meant to be, if you can be true to yourself, etc. I resonated with his girlfriend's constant doubts about their relationship and other issues. Her indecisiveness was something I connected with. Should she end things?
It was a very interesting read. Still, it rambled and went on and on a bit too much. I think it would've been better suited as a short story.