Well I’ve come to the conclusion that there must be a new genre of books-the non-ending book.
Last week I began reading a book by author Shari Lapena. I must say I was somewhat attracted to it because the author spells her first name like mine.
The book, Everyone Here is Lying is a mystery book, and it definitely was a page turner that kept me coming back for more. I’ve decided that mystery might just be the phase I’m in right now. Twists and turns and very little filler seem to hold my attention.
Except when you get to the end, and the book basically has no real ending. I’m not even talking potential sequel- you know “Same bat time, same bat channel” like ending.
About ten pages from the end of the book I was all ready to hop in the car and get another one of her books from the library. Now I’m in no rush.
The other book that had a non-ending was All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers. At the time after reading her book I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt for ending it the way she did.
Now I’m thinking ending a book without a real ending is just an easy way out. If a reader is going to invest dollars and time into a book the author should pony up with a decent ending. I’m curious why editors are allowing this to happen?
Have you read any books like this lately?
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