Top 7 Captivating Novels That Begin at the End and Unravel Backward

Shubhi Kumar
Sep 24, 2024

"The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner

This classic begins with despair and tragedy, then moves backward, revealing the Compson family's decline and the deeply rooted emotional turmoil.

"All the Missing Girls" by Megan Miranda

Beginning with a disappearance, the story unravels backward, offering multiple perspectives that reveal secrets and the complexity of relationships over time.

"Before I Go to Sleep" by S.J. Watson

Starting with memory loss, this psychological thriller unfolds backward, exploring the protagonist's struggle to reclaim her identity and uncover hidden truths.

"The Last Five Years" by Jason Robert Brown

A unique musical that explores a relationship's rise and fall, revealing emotions backward, allowing insight into love, loss, and heartache.

"Time's Arrow" by Martin Amis

In this innovative novel, life is narrated backward, challenging readers to reconsider morality and the impact of choices through a reverse lens.

"The Night Watch" by Sarah Waters

Set during World War II, the narrative starts at the end, tracing interconnected lives and loves as they unravel through time.

"Memento Mori" by Jonathan Nolan

This story unfolds in reverse, revealing a man’s quest to piece together fragmented memories, exploring identity and the nature of truth.

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