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 U.S. edition of End of Story | |
| Author | A. J. Finn |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Published | February 20, 2024 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 9780062678454 |
The book failed to make the New York Times' bestseller list,[3] though debuted at number 12 on Publishers Weekly hardcover fiction list.[4]
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."[5] 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."[6]
The Times of London praised Finn’s talent as a “skilful stylist” for whom there is “no doubt that he can write, and well", though it noted "A cynic may think that Finn’s resolution is deliberately provocative; a critic may query the slow pacing."[7] Other reviews were also less than effusive. 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]
References edit
- ^ a b c "End of Story by A J Finn". www.publishersweekly.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "End of Story". HarperCollins Publishers UK. Archived from the original on 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Hardcover Fiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - Feb. 25, 2024 - The New York Times". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Juris, Carolyn. "This Week's Bestsellers: March 4, 2024". PublishersWeekly.com.
- ^ Tribune, Chris Hewitt Star. ""Woman in the Window" author A. J. Finn has new thriller for fans". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Post-Dispatch, Gail Pennington Special to the (2024-02-16). "Review: New mystery by A.J. Finn is worth the wait, as are other whodunits". STLtoday.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Owen, John Dugdale | James (2024-02-21). "The best thrillers for February 2024 — racial justice avengers go rogue". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Krug, Nora (18 February 2024). "A.J. Finn had a spectacular rise and fall. Now he has a new novel". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.