Reviews tagging 'Violence'

O Namorado by Freida McFadden

179 reviews

danisbookshelfx's review against another edition

4.75

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A great thriller! I really enjoyed the first person perspective of Tom and being in his mind throughout the book. I really didn’t predict this one which made the ending so much better!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Torture, Murder

Minor: Sexual assault

hanlov's review against another edition

3.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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My second Freida book, she does such a great job writing things you don’t want to put down but after enjoying Never Lie, this one fell short for me. Sydney was pretty annoying (how did girly survive this book idk) and I preferred the flashback chapters with Tom a lot more. Again, did not guess the ending (pleasant surprise) so bonus point for that but I was a bit disappointed in how everything wrapped up. nothing super special for me here! I was entertained and that is nice :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gore, Medical content, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail

nursestern's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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: Yes

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I love a thriller that I cant accurately guess the plot twist. I enjoyed the build up of this story and how the suspects change multiple times. The ending was great, highly recommend yet another great thriller by McFadden. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

atjanedoe's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 30%

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I read this cause I thought “the coworker” by her was a decent read with some fun twists. I couldn’t finish at 30%. 
I think Frieda has a formula that works for her to sell books, the same as at Taylor swift writes the same songs over and over. First of all, at least make the cover look enticing - not some purgatory book you’d find at the airport shop. Why do all her books look like that? 
Second, I think the author is actually a guy operating under a female name cause there’s no way a woman can write such a spineless main lead with no likable inclinations. All of her characters are 1-dimensional and she shoves red herrings hard down your throat. Are we supposed to be surprised? I get real people aren’t always likable but these personalities feel over the top and circus-y. 
The depictions of the “bad” characters are truly disgusting and irredeemable. The events where the characters interact seem unrealistic and caricature-like. Real people are a mix of complex emotions and traits, but Frieda only writes in black and white. Maybe she doesn’t know how to do depth? It gets boring and gross after a while. 
Either way, I returned this after writing over 2 months to read this. Waste of a rental. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail

Serial-killer POV

lindsayshosho's review against another edition

4.25

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Alcohol

alliem24's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Murder

sfeutz's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship

Kept me reading way too long. I couldn’t put it down. Very good thriller.

jewsbury99x's review against another edition

3.75

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail

roohanin's review against another edition

3.75

dark mysterious tense fast-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

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 While it seems obvious now, I certainly didn’t see THAT plot twist coming. 😅 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Stalking, Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Alcohol

monsbu7's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book is dark and mysterious. As the reader, you think you know the answer, but the author surprises you with every twist and turn. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder