10.1k reviews for:

The Coworker

Freida McFadden

3.56 AVERAGE

chaiiwithchapters's review against another edition

5.0

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"The Coworker" by Frieda McFadden is a tense psychological thriller centered on a woman's increasingly disturbing experiences with a new coworker. As the protagonist navigates a seemingly routine workplace, she becomes increasingly unsettled by the coworker's behavior, which spirals into a web of intrigue and suspense. McFadden's novel is known for its gripping plot and skillful suspense-building, keeping readers engaged with its twists and psychological depth. If you enjoy thrillers that delve into the complexities of workplace dynamics and personal boundaries, this book is a gripping choice.

amymadden's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

meanslily's review against another edition

3.25

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bribirkland's review against another edition

4.25

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

aleah_lath8's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sawood's review against another edition

3.75

dark lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I guessed the first twist but it was still fun and well done. The twisty ending was not something I predicted. McFadden was even a little wholesome towards the end which was sweet. As usual, I like that McFadden doesn’t moralize about characters who take matters into their own hands. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Murder

rieke13's review against another edition

3.75

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

marianuss's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark sad medium-paced

brulipa's review against another edition

1.75

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lavagirl525's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes