We Spread: A Novel

"Creepy and unnerving, Iain Reid’s We Spread reads like two novels fused together by some mad scientist. One half of this novel is a tale about getting older, loneliness, the growing importance of memories as we age and exploration of art. The other half is a narrative about an assisted living residence run by a strange woman, losing track of time, being a powerless prisoner and a strange fungus that grows on people. The wild mix works well in Reid’s capable hands, and the result is a fast, profoundly unsettling novel that leaves readers with more questions than answers."