 The U.S. edition of End of Story | |
| Author | A. J. Finn |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Published | February 20, 2024 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 9780062678454 |
End of Story is a novel by American author A. J. Finn and published by HarperCollins on February 20, 2024 (United States) and February 29, 2024 (United Kingdom). [1] [2] Set in San Francisco, it is a thriller about a young woman writing the biography of a celebrated crime writer. [1] The novel follows Finn's 2018 debut novel The Woman in the Window.
The book debuted at number 12 on Publishers Weekly hardcover fiction list. [3] The same publication gave the novel a starred review calling it a "tour de force" and a "spellbinder [that] surpasses the high bar set by Finn’s bestselling debut, The Woman in the Window ." [1]
Chris Hewitt of the Star Tribune praised the novel's plot and scene-setting, concluding that "Finn is an assured, witty writer with a gift for entertaining description and sharp instincts." [4] Writing in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch , Gail Pennington noted the novel's unexpected plot twists and concluded that "Finn has crafted a book that is fresh, intelligent and — best of all — delightfully witty." [5]
The Times of London noted "A cynic may think that Finn’s resolution is deliberately provocative; a critic may query the slow pacing," and concluded that Finn is "more skilful stylist than original auteur, there’s no doubt that he can write, and well." [6] Kirkus Reviews also lamented, "If only the clever ending were worth the trouble it takes to get there." [7] Writing in The Washington Post , author Nora Krug said of the story that "the plot drags on," and "the setup is complicated," concluding that readers may "quickly be hoping for end of story." [8]