#195 in Horror
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
- 224
- Pages
- about 4 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is a short novel of pure unease that needs very little. A young woman, a boyfriend she doubts and a drive to his parents’ home are enough, and for some readers the dread holds to the last page and makes the book hard to put down. Opinions part over the ending: some were not surprised by it, others wish it gave more. Best for readers who value atmosphere over answers.
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About the book
I'm Thinking of Ending Things is the 2016 debut novel of Canadian writer Iain Reid. It was first published in June 2016 in the United States by Simon & Schuster. The book has been described as a psychological thriller and horror fiction, and it is about a young woman who has many doubts about her relationship with her boyfriend. In spite of her reservations, she takes a road trip with him to meet his parents.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.3 across 701 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 83% of the weight and the score stays at 7.3 — the Horror average of 7.5 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.0 | 10 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 691 | 99% |
Frequently asked
How long is I'm Thinking of Ending Things?
It has 224 pages — shorter than 86% of the ranked books in Horror.
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