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azureumbreon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Animal death
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Infidelity, Self harm, and Emotional abuse
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Medical content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
mysterymom40's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
farmerzonly's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wow!!! I read this after I'm Thinking of Ending Things and it was another great mystery. The 2 main twists at the end were a little bit predictable, but I didn't see the last one coming, weirdly, and it was really the icing on the cake that wrapped up the whole story. Loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Misogyny, Cursing, Blood, and Animal death
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