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deanchaudhri's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Very interesting & thought-provoking concept. Unfortunately it has a VERY similiar plot to one of the latest Black Mirror episodes which kinda killed one of the big reveals. Also I pretty much guessed the big twists at the end, I thought the clues were fairly obvious and was expecting something a bit more shocking esp since the author’s 1st novel was *wild*. Great atmosphere and writing tho! Interested to watch the film (not just for paul mescal)
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Fire/Fire injury
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook! Jacques Roy’s narration is so crisp and engaging—a truly great performance that adds to the ever-building suspense of this book. A married couple lives in the country outside of a town in a near-future climate dystopia. A stranger visits, delivering “good news” that doesn’t sound so good to Junior and Hen. This psychological thriller explores free will, choice, and selfhood while also commenting on the climate disaster, mundanity vs. novelty, and the institution of marriage. A satisfying, clever read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
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
keen's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Confinement
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Death
Minor: Animal death, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Animal cruelty
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Confinement
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
st_ender's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Feels like an early black mirror episode in best way possible. For how predictable I found this book, it was still quite moving and left me feeling melancholic. I do enjoy a book about "normal" issues that magnified by a sci-fi setting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
crownofsage's review
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury
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