Basically, the dystopian situation as described in End Of Story will horrify anyone who loves to read, and it's certain to give you nightmares for days. Imagine a world where fiction is illegal and you are no longer allowed to own or read any books unless it's non fiction... Authors are now criminals who have to lie low and follow the rules or face the consequences. This dystopian world truly comes alive through the descriptions and the main character Fern's thoughts she writes down in her (illegal) diary, and it's a terrifying world indeed. It's also one of the stronger aspects of this story, and one of the reasons End Of Story will stay with me for a long time.

Some part of the final reveal feels a bit dragged, though I do see why they were necessary in the broader sense. I guess I was just impatient to find out more as soon as possible! You will find some events seemingly inspired from dystopian classics such as Fahrenheit 451 and 1984. Keep your patience. There’s a reason behind every such reference. If, I'll have to define this book in one word it would-be SIMPLE. The writing was so simple and the focus was only on ordinary elements and events of Fern's life. Sometimes, world-building doesn't have to be ostentatious. A regular world can be equally charming. I really enjoyed the writing and savor each detail. I agree that nothing is perfect so, in the middle, it started the downfall of the book, Ferns' character started to be dull, and the book entered into a boring land. I was bored and just wanted to finish it but after 80% of the book it took an interesting and totally unexpected turn that was able to grab all of my attention and I loved those twists and turns. I don't wanna spoil but normally this kind of twist is banal and not my favorite. But the way the author manipulate things was really clever.In a Nutshell: Cant reveal much without spoiling the story, so you’ll get just a cryptic clue: it’s dystopian, but it’s not dystopian. Intelligent writing, innovative plotline, impactful characters. Definitely worth a read, even if you aren’t a fan of the dystopian genre.

What a fantastic book , I really didn't see the twist coming but oh my gosh !' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5* Please read this. And then make sure you go out and read other books. And that your children do. This will remind you why. The writing is gorgeous and the author presents a pretty horrific scenario, which sets a scene that slowly slowly absorbs you in. The main protagonist is enthralling, the deep emotional layers of the narrative are hard to put into words but you'll run the gamut of all of them at various points then the end will slap you around a bit before releasing you into the aftermath. The first half of this book did not have me convinced, but as I kept reading and as the story unfolded I found myself enjoying it more and more. This is an unusual read, but a brilliantly creative look at dealing with loss. When you reach for this book, expect the unexpected.

YOU KNOW HOW THIS STORY BEGINS.

End of Story is a moving, creative tale set in 2035, which was not what I expected when reaching for this book at all. The author keeps you engrossed in an unusual futuristic tale and then spins it around and delivers a whopper you would never foresee. By the time you reach the end of this book, you are left with a creative look at loss, heartbreak and unexpected friendships.

A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Hodder & Stoughton in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***An unforgettable tour-de-force. Imaginative, terrifying, beautiful. Do not miss this one." - Chris Whitaker What a fantastic book, I really didn't see the twist coming but oh my gosh!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5* Five years ago the UK government banned fiction. Writers are by law prohibited from writing novels. You can only buy factual books. Children are not allowed a bedtime story to help them get to sleep. Despite being slow-paced, the story had enough going on to keep me hooked. (It is literary fiction and thus heavily character-oriented. So the slow pace is to be expected.)