Abstainer [2026 Release]

: It is easier to have none of something than to have "just a little bit".

: Highly recommended for fans of period thrillers and dark, suspenseful narratives. Community Perspectives on " The Abstainer " abstainer

: Critics from The New York Times note the ending is "jarring, heartbreaking—and brilliant". : It is easier to have none of

feel "panicky" at the thought of "never" having something and actually find that occasional indulgence strengthens their resolve. The Abstainer: A Novel: 9780593133873: McGuire, Ian: Books abstainer

This novel is widely praised as a gripping, atmospheric historical thriller set in 19th-century Manchester.