In What Order Should I Read Ian Reids Im Thinking Of Ending Things And His Other Books

2026-07-24 00:50:17
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EliKnight
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Don't read any of them if you're in a fragile mental state. Genuine advice. They are brilliantly written but are like emotional black holes. As for order, maybe space them out with happy things. Read 'Ending Things', then a rom-com manga. Read 'Foe', then watch a cooking show. Read 'We Spread', then call a friend. Protect your peace. His books are designed to dismantle it.
2026-07-26 05:32:32
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EdenMason
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The film adaptation actually helped me appreciate 'Foe' more. Kaufman's take on Reid's style—surreal, discursive, meta—seems to align more with the vibe of 'Foe' than even 'Ending Things' the book. So if you watch the movie and like its weirdness, 'Foe' might be the natural next book, not the other way around.
2026-07-27 02:40:54
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