A review by curioustomes
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid

dark mysterious 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

Reid doesn't rely on gruesome details or jump scares to scare you in this one. At the start, I thought, This is not at all what I thought I was getting into. It's not even scary, and this car trip is taking forever. However, I couldn't stop reading. Very slowly, this creepy, unsettling feeling set in—so gradually you wouldn't even notice. You'll be afraid but won't really know why... I'm still unsure if I do know, even after finishing the book.

I'll be honest: this book won't be for everyone. But I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy A24 movies and weird, creepy, ambiguous horror.
It would also really suit a book club or buddy read as it sparks a lot of conversation and my friends and I all had different opinions on what actually happened.
I think this book would really come to life in a re-read.