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c4msx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Dementia and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Drug abuse
pageafter_paige's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is hands down one of Frieda’s best in my opinion. I was hooked instantly by the short chapter and the writing style! I was on the edge of my seat as I read this in one sitting. The entire book I was waiting for the next shoe to drop and I was trying so hard to figure out the twists but yet again Freida has me tricked! I loved how we got present day chapters and then flash backs from 8 years before to provide more context and deepen the characters.
I really don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give anything away but damn I wish this book was a movie! If you’re looking for a fast paced psychological thriller or are in a slump this is the book for you!!!!
I know I’m hyping this up so much but really this felt like I just discovered Freida for the first time again. Maybe I NEEDED a thriller of maybe she’s just THAT GOOD but either way this is a top tier read for me!
I really don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give anything away but damn I wish this book was a movie! If you’re looking for a fast paced psychological thriller or are in a slump this is the book for you!!!!
I know I’m hyping this up so much but really this felt like I just discovered Freida for the first time again. Maybe I NEEDED a thriller of maybe she’s just THAT GOOD but either way this is a top tier read for me!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Violence, Abandonment, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Classism, Confinement, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, and Medical content
sporadicallybookish's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
At this point I might as well be a Freida McFadden fan page. Ward D was another fast paced, gripping thriller with plenty of twists and turns. The only pitfall for me was that the ending seemed to over before it really started, and I was hoping for a little more of a fight. That being said I didn’t manage to figure out what was going on before I got there, so I am still very impressed.
I’ve seen a few criticisms of the mental health representation in this book and I can see where they’re coming from. However, as this book is from Amy’s point of view, I can see it more as her trying to create a divide between the patients on the ward and herself - as Amy is also having hallucinations . So yeah, I saw it more as a cognitive dissonance thing than bad rep.
Overall, a good solid read that was quick to get into and kept me hooked right through!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Mental illness
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Blood, Child abuse, Medical content, and Drug abuse
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