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A review by holdenwunders_
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This has been on my list for years mainly because the title and insinuation of suicide, I knew I’d need to be in a particular headspace to read it. The irony was that the intention in the beginning was “ending it” relationship wise but the twist being my original perception in reading the title.
With that said, I absolutely loved this. Reid’s writing is so smooth and lovely and accessible to read while also being extremely in depth and philosophical. And not in the way most people think, saying “smart” things but having a depth that sparks a conversation and deep thought.
I loved the twists and turns, the creepiness that I wasn’t expecting at all and how quickly it ramped up in that aspect. There are little hints throughout and then in one catapulting moment, the bricks tumble down. It was quick, fresh, insightful, and horrifying. Everything that makes a well rounded story and I’m so excited to read everything he’s done now! This is my first by him but definitely not the last.
With that said, I absolutely loved this. Reid’s writing is so smooth and lovely and accessible to read while also being extremely in depth and philosophical. And not in the way most people think, saying “smart” things but having a depth that sparks a conversation and deep thought.
I loved the twists and turns, the creepiness that I wasn’t expecting at all and how quickly it ramped up in that aspect. There are little hints throughout and then in one catapulting moment, the bricks tumble down. It was quick, fresh, insightful, and horrifying. Everything that makes a well rounded story and I’m so excited to read everything he’s done now! This is my first by him but definitely not the last.