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scottsland_yard's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It was interesting, easier to follow than "I'm Thinking of Ending Things". It reads like a Black Mirror episode and was pretty engaging, finished it in 2 days.
Graphic: Medical content and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Blood
samanthaleereads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content
savvylit's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Foe is a riveting psychological thriller focused on the thoughts of the main character, Junior. Something is off from page one of this story with the arrival of Terrance. Like Junior, readers can't help but wonder if Terrance ever shares the whole truth. The slow-burn revelation of Terrance's purpose and intent is subtle and incredibly effective.
In addition to being an engaging psychological thriller, Foe is also an examination of a fractured relationship. The interactions between Junior and his wife, Hen, indicate that Terrance is just the cherry on top of their increasingly tenuous marriage. Junior generally assumes that he knows exactly what Hen would want - without asking her. Hen is cold and afraid to reveal more of her true feelings. It's a miscommunication trope, sure, but one that is portrayed in a believably nuanced way.
In addition to being an engaging psychological thriller, Foe is also an examination of a fractured relationship. The interactions between Junior and his wife, Hen, indicate that Terrance is just the cherry on top of their increasingly tenuous marriage. Junior generally assumes that he knows exactly what Hen would want - without asking her. Hen is cold and afraid to reveal more of her true feelings. It's a miscommunication trope, sure, but one that is portrayed in a believably nuanced way.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
cursivewolf's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I’m not typically a fan of slow-burn type of stories, but this one just kept pulling me in. The suspense was palpable as it went on. I like how Reid uses quotation marks the way he does in the story, not to spoil anything. It was annoying at first, and could be at times, but towards the end you began to understand why. The ending is definitely worth getting to to understand a lot of the character development over the chapters before, and provides a twist you may or may not have seen coming.
Graphic: Confinement, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
crownofsage's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
4.75 because by the middle of the book I had called the ending but it was so good on the way there that I didn’t care.
I would add a warning for derealization / distorted reality. If you have had episodes of unreality or even extreme dissociation this may not be the book for you.
I would add a warning for derealization / distorted reality. If you have had episodes of unreality or even extreme dissociation this may not be the book for you.
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury
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