We Spread
We Spread
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In We Spread by Iain Reid, an elderly artist moves into a long-term care facility, where she faces challenges and reflections on her past. The novel explores themes of memory, autonomy, and the passage of time, focusing on the individual's experience within the confines of aging and communal living.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Contemplative
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
We Spread by Iain Reid is praised for its atmospheric tension and thought-provoking narrative, blending psychological suspense with existential themes. The prose is succinct yet evocative, immersing readers in a contemplative introspection on aging and reality. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the ambiguity frustrating. Overall, it's a compelling existential thriller.
Who Should Read We Spread?
A reader who appreciates psychological thrillers with philosophical undertones would enjoy We Spread by Iain Reid. Comparable to Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, it attracts those intrigued by existential questions, aging, and the boundaries of reality. Fans of Under the Skin by Michel Faber may also find it compelling.
21,983 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
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