Im thinking of ending things iain reid, 2016 galleryscout press 224 pp. It gets shared to your followers disqus feeds, and gives the creator kudos. The following version of the novel was used to create this study guide. Im thinking of ending things by iain reid librarything. The plot centers on jake, who is on a road trip to meet his parents on their secluded farm with his girlfriend larson, who is thinking of. He his name is jake invites the girl to meet his parents. Plot, in this novel, serves as the railroad track along which the reader walks while actually being mesmerized by the scenery around them, so.
Psychological suspense, mystery, fiction, thriller goodreads date read. Jun 14, 2016 im thinking of ending things is one of the best debut novels ive ever read. A chilling debut charts a disturbing journey where philosophy and fear meet head on. Now this happened in the summer and i had a huge list of books to go through but i am finally getting to it. Tense, gripping, and atmospheric, this novel will pull you in from the very first pageand will never let you go. Scott heim here are some nearcertainties about i m thinking of ending things. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Im thinking of ending things by iain reid goodreads.
Im thinking of ending things as litfic, philosophical tract, and. To answer questions about im thinking of ending things, please sign up. I m thinking of ending things is the 2016 debut novel of canadian writer iain reid. The novel features a narrator who i found dislikable and one dimensional.
An unexpected detour causes a woman who is trying to figure out how to. At the time of writing its been over six months since the film entered preproduction. Im thinking of ending things in us theaters tba 2020 starring brie larson, jesse plemons, jessie buckley, toni collette. A man takes his girlfriend to meet with his parents, but they find themselves going in a terrifying detour.
Iain reid has crafted a tight, ferocious little book, with a persistent tenor of suspense that tightens and mounts toward its visionary, harrowing final pages scott heim, awardwinning author of mysterious skin and we. I m thinking of ending things is an upcoming drama film written and directed by charlie kaufman. Sep 04, 2016 im thinking of ending things by iain reid 210 pp. Iain reids smart debut novel, im thinking of ending things, interrogates the promise of the grand finale, delivering a stark, cerebral thriller that crushes what and who you thought you knew. The story is narrated by jakes unnamed girlfriend of only a few months.
Reids preternaturally creepy debut unfolds like a bad dream, the kind from which you desperately want to wake up yet also want to keep dreaming so you can see how everything fits togetheror, rather, falls apart. The novel is written as a monologue in the voice of the female protagonist, which allows reid to tell two stories at once. Im thinking of ending things is an upcoming drama film written and directed by charlie kaufman. An unexpected detour causes a woman who is trying to figure out how to break up with her boyfriend to rethink her life. I recently finished im thinking of ending things by iain reid and man oh man was it ever intense. Im thinking of ending things 2020 plot summary imdb. Regan and kazzi take over the newest book sensation npr approved im thinking of ending things by iain reid. In this deeply suspenseful and irresistibly unnerving debut novel, a man and his girlfriend are on their way to a secluded farm. Scott heim, author of mysterious skin and we disappear. Im thinking of ending things discussion published by. One upcoming movie that has been getting tons of attention is the adaptation to the popular book im thinking of ending things by iain reid. There were several points in the book where i referred starting the book at night. Im thinking of ending things book by iain reid official. By now wed suspect that im thinking of ending things is 99% complete and.
Jun 04, 2017 regan and kazzi take over the newest book sensation npr approved i m thinking of ending things by iain reid. Recommending means this is a discussion worth sharing. Buy im thinking of ending things by iain reid from amazons fiction books store. You can say anything, you can do anything, but you cant fake a thought. Netflix original films have been getting bigger and better. During the last few pages i was so filled with emotion at one point i thought i was going to have to put the book down. Jake, his girlfriend who doesnt have a name in the.
The premise is very interesting and the ending was unexpected. Nov 07, 2019 plemons, who plays jake in im thinking of ending things, said in a new gq interview that writerdirector kaufman definitely kaufmanized reids novel. But you wont know why im thinking of ending things. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i m thinking of ending things. Although it is a quick read, the plot initially seemed relatively. My brain is still churning the events of this book, even after my second read. Iain reids im thinking of ending things is a stark. Im thinking of ending things book wellington county. Jun 15, 2016 iain reids i m thinking of ending things is a thriller as original as it is bold. With bigger budgets and bigger names, the possibilities are endless for the streaming giant. Plemons, who plays jake in im thinking of ending things, said in a new gq interview that writerdirector kaufman definitely kaufmanized reids novel.
Debut novelist iain reid explores the depths of the human psyche, questioning consciousness, free will, the value of relationships, fear and the limitations of solitude. Iain reids im thinking of ending things is a thriller as original as it is bold. Im thinking of ending things by iain reid is very atmospheric with plenty of tension and an overall feeling of unease. Details wednesday, 20 november 2019 holy crap you guys, its happening. Im thinking of ending things is the evocative title of a new book by canadian writer iain reid. Im thinking of ending things praise published by scout press.
While the unfolding story is incredibly compelling, the narration occasionally gets bogged down in stream of consciousness passages that are sometimes bizarre and oftentimes repetitive. Im thinking of ending things book jefferson county. Iain reid has crafted a tight, ferocious little book, with a persistent tenor of suspense that tightens and mounts toward its visionary, harrowing final pages. Im thinking of ending things has since been in postproduction.
Jun 17, 2016 iain reids smart debut novel, i m thinking of ending things, interrogates the promise of the grand finale, delivering a stark, cerebral thriller that crushes what and who you thought you knew. Lucas tingle photo im thinking of ending things, a psychological thriller by the young canadian writer iain. Jun, 2016 while the plot of im thinking of ending things makes the book a pageturner, it is reids confident, genrebending narration that is the books great strength. A road trip in a snowstorm takes a sinister turn for a man and his girlfriend, the novels unnamed narrator. Netflix making im thinking of ending things movie, charlie. Since its mentioned in the book several times that hes quite intelligent he was. I m quite overwhelmed at the response to my simple reaction, i said it in a reply early on but i think part of my strong feeling was that this is a book that just made me so glad to be a reader. Im going to meet his parents for the first time, at the same time as im thinking of ending things. No end to tension in iain reids thriller chicago tribune.
To answer questions about i m thinking of ending things, please sign up. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading im thinking of ending things. Jun 14, 2016 a road trip in a snowstorm takes a sinister turn for a man and his girlfriend, the novels unnamed narrator. Iain reid has crafted a tight, ferocious little book, with a persistent tenor of suspense that tightens and mounts toward its visionary, harrowing final pages scott heim, awardwinning author of. Terry huntress of erudition this is from heidi on i thought she summed it up beautifully. First, a presentday story of a hopeful romance that. I was sent this book by simon and schuster canada for winning their book club pick of the month contest. The filming for im thinking of ending things began on march th, 2019, it concluded by the 29th of april.
I m thinking of ending things is one of the best debut novels ive ever read. While the plot of im thinking of ending things makes the book a pageturner, it is reids confident, genrebending narration that is the books great strength. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Im quite overwhelmed at the response to my simple reaction, i said it in a reply early on but i think part of my strong feeling was that this is a book that just made me so glad to be a reader.
With toni collette, jessie buckley, jesse plemons, david thewlis. An npr best book of the year 2016 im thinking of ending things is one of the best debut novels ive ever read. Immediately download the i m thinking of ending things summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching i m thinking of ending things. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of im thinking of ending things by iain reid.
My take is that jake and the narrator too, then is someone with multiple personality disorder. Lucas tingle photo i m thinking of ending things, a psychological thriller by the young canadian writer iain. There are some major bloopers while they take you through a fun and quirky. Im thinking of ending things is one of the best debut novels ive ever read. Jake once said, sometimes a thought is closer to truth, to reality, than an action. Nov 07, 2019 the filming for im thinking of ending things began on march th, 2019, it concluded by the 29th of april. What follows is a twisted unraveling and an unforgettable ending that will haunt you long after the last page is turned. Iain reid has crafted a tight, ferocious little book, with a persistent tenor of suspense that tightens and mounts toward its visionary, harrowing final pages scott heim, awardwinning author of mysterious skin and we disappear. Iain reids smart debut novel, i m thinking of ending things, interrogates the promise of the grand finale, delivering a stark, cerebral thriller that crushes what and who you thought you knew. It is based on the novel of the same name by iain reid.
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