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This is How it Ends

Eva Dolan
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This is How it Ends

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Eva Dolan

This is How it Ends

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

This is How it Ends by Eva Dolan is a psychological thriller that follows activists Ella and Molly, who become embroiled in a murder cover-up. The narrative explores themes of friendship, trust, and betrayal, focusing on their efforts to protect themselves while unraveling the truth behind the crime, which threatens their lives and the broader social cause they support.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.5

2,046 ratings

51%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

This is How it Ends by Eva Dolan is praised for its gripping narrative and complex characters, delving into social activism with intense suspense. Critics commend its exploration of moral ambiguity but note that the pacing may falter. The novel's compelling portrayal of friendship and justice captivates, although some find the resolution unsatisfying.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This is How it Ends?

Readers who enjoy tense, socially aware thrillers with complex characters will be drawn to This Is How It Ends by Eva Dolan. Fans of Tana French's In the Woods and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will appreciate its psychological depth and gripping narrative.

3.5

2,046 ratings

51%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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