End of Story: The addictive, unputdownable thriller with a twist that will blow your mind

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Fern is childless, and wrote a bestselling novel that catapulted her to the heights of literary stardom after losing her husband to COVID in 2020 and using her grief to write a powerful satire that was one of those heralding the start of sweeping reforms. What a clever and terrifying idea for a book. I was disturbed and intrigued in equal measures as I explored the dystopian world that Fern has to live in. As with all good books, it made me think - what would I do if I were no longer allowed to read fiction? How would my favourite authors react if they were forced to stop writing? I enjoyed speculating about which authors would resist and how. It had a big impact on me as I read. I feel like every fiction reader should read this book just as a reminder of how important fiction is important and shapes our lives and our world. Fans of dystopian reads and thrillers will love it. The plot became weirder and creepier as it moved ahead. I kept wondering how the author was going to resolve this nightmare of a situation. My rating too kept dipping in sync with my progress. And then… **something happened**….and zhoooop!!! (That's the sound of my rating shooting up to the top once again!) Fern Dostoy was a very successful, award winning writer until fiction was banned. She is now not allowed to write, with a fine & possible imprisonment being the punishments for being caught writing or reading. The people running the country believe that fiction warps our minds, and we are told what to read. In today’s world, these things do not sound so far fetched! But we all know that she’s not going to do as she’s told don’t we?!

Inventive, original, moving, with a unique premise and a heart-wrenching drop-the-book twist' TAMMY COHEN Louise beech is one of my favourite authors but this is nothing like she’s ever written before! She is a genius and without a doubt this is her best book ever I want to say thank you to Louise. Thank you for this incredible book and the emotions it unleashed. I can’t even say why the book had this effect on me without ruining it. This is a real work of genius. It shows us how strong our minds can be at protecting us from things we don’t want to face. I understood Fern and her story moved me deeply. This is, without doubt, a contender for book of the year and an unparalleled look at allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and open; to be human. This is an incredibly powerful novel about storytelling, creativity, grief and fear. It also asks the question: who are we when everything that defines who we are, is taken away?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. End of Story is an infusion of dystopia and very real magic. It reaches straight for your heart, cast in a velvet glove and tears it out in an iron fist. Thunderous devastating. I loved every minute of it." - Matt Wesolowski End of Story by Louise Swanson is an outstanding book about a world where no one is allowed to write fiction. Authors are forbidden to operate and are punished severely for their crimes. In this surveillance state nothing is hidden from the authorities. Government officials visit with little or no notice—namely, two individuals Fern describes as “the tall one and the short one.” It’s a compelling book, set in 2035, revealing a cruel, totalitarian era where disaster is sure to come at full force. It’s almost The Handmaid’s Tale meets Delirium (Dare to Love) in that individuals must undergo disciplinary procedures to “cure” them.

Then later on, Swanson got me again. I can't express how powerful this novel was, and how clever, how many questions you ask then answers you find, the layers and unravellings and stories she's created. As a parent of readers, as a lifelong reader and a mother of boys, this was painful in the extreme in more than one way. I hope I've managed to convey that without giving anything away. 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.

If you tell a story well enough, it’s true.” – Fern’s catchphrase in the book that works on so many levels despite its obvious simplicity. An unforgettable tour-de-force. Imaginative, terrifying, beautiful. Do not miss this one." - Chris Whitaker She still writes in a secret notebook which she must hide, so her entries, which we read, labeled by date and time-often end mid-sentence or mid-word.

Authors, if you are a member of the Goodreads Author Program, you can edit information about your own books. Find out how in this guide.A few of the dystopian scenes were too graphic for me. This might not be a problem for all readers. Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Librarians Group is the official group for requesting additions or updates to the catalog, including: Thank you to Louise Swanson, Hodder and Stoughton and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the audiobook. I'm a bit flabbergasted after reading this . It wasn't what I was expecting; it was so much more ' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5* Wow. Swanson gives us what few writers can- a thriller with heart. END OF STORY will undoubtedly be the hit of 2023!" - Christina Dalcher