Foe
Foe
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Isolated Farmhouse • Near Future
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Iain Reid's novel, Foe, a person named Junior lives with his spouse in a secluded farmhouse until the arrival of a stranger disrupts their life by announcing Junior's selection for a space mission. The story explores themes of identity, relationship dynamics, and existential uncertainty.
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Review Roundup
Iain Reid's Foe garners praise for its atmospheric tension, psychological depth, and thought-provoking themes. Reviewers commend its original narrative and gripping suspense but note its slow pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, Reid's work is celebrated for its unsettling exploration of identity and human relationships.
Who Should Read Foe?
Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a philosophical twist will relish Foe by Iain Reid. Comparable to Black Mirror and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, this novel's unsettling narrative and exploration of identity will captivate fans of speculative fiction and deeply introspective storytelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Isolated Farmhouse • Near Future
2018
Adult
18+ years
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