Foe: A Novel [Paperback]

*Now a major motion picture starringSaoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal*

A taut, psychological thriller from Iain Reid, “one of the most talented purveyors of weird, dark narratives in contemporary fiction” (Los Angeles Review of Books).

Severe climate change has ravaged the country, leaving behind a charred wasteland. Junior and Henrietta live a comfortable if solitary life on one of the last remaining farms. Their private existence is disturbed the day a stranger comes to the door with alarming news.

Junior has been randomly selected to travel far away from the farm, but the most unusual part is that arrangements have already been made so that when he leaves, Henrietta won’t have a chance to miss him. She won’t be left alone—not even for a moment. Henrietta will have company. Familiar company.

Told in Iain Reid’s sparse, biting style,Foeis a “mind-bending and genre-defying work of genius” (Liz Nugent, author ofUnraveling Oliver) that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.Iain Reid has written five books, including theNew York Timesbestselling novelI’m Thinking of Ending Things, which has been translated into more than twenty languages and was adapted into a Netflix film by Oscar winner Charlie Kaufman. His second novel,Foe, was also adapted to film, starring Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal. His third novel,We Spread, was nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award.Foe
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Reading Group Guide

This reading group guide forFoeincludes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book

Introduction