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A review by gabriellainman
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
CWs: murder
The only way I can describe this book: it’s weird. Told through the POV of Jake’s new girlfriend, we watch her meet Jake’s parents and get stuck at an almost-abandoned school. While she’s thinking of ending things with Jake, she describes their relationship and why she believes they should end things.
This was a psychological thriller in the worst possible way: you have no idea what’s going on. By the last few chapters, I thought I knew what was going on but then got flipped upside down again in the last two chapters. I was so confused that I needed to search for an explanation of the ending on the web. After reading the explanations of the ending, I could see the hype. That being said, I think this is a fantastic thinking piece for anyone looking to completely analyze a piece of literature. Maybe write a SparkNotes piece on it?
The only way I can describe this book: it’s weird. Told through the POV of Jake’s new girlfriend, we watch her meet Jake’s parents and get stuck at an almost-abandoned school. While she’s thinking of ending things with Jake, she describes their relationship and why she believes they should end things.
This was a psychological thriller in the worst possible way: you have no idea what’s going on. By the last few chapters, I thought I knew what was going on but then got flipped upside down again in the last two chapters. I was so confused that I needed to search for an explanation of the ending on the web. After reading the explanations of the ending, I could see the hype. That being said, I think this is a fantastic thinking piece for anyone looking to completely analyze a piece of literature. Maybe write a SparkNotes piece on it?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder