Reviews tagging 'Murder'

O Namorado by Freida McFadden

415 reviews

regulartiff's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I wasn't sure if I'd like books in the mystery genre, but this book might've changed my mind.
The ending was unexpected for me and the story was super gripping.

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kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

4.5

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

Definitely didn’t see that coming. The twist is absolutely diabolical. All the male characters are creepy as shit — it really could’ve been anyone. This book kept me enthralled. I finished it in 24 hours. Plot is pretty realistic as well which I appreciate in a thriller.

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stacyg831's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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puzzles_and_pages's review against another edition

4.25

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

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murphybl's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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sarahchapmon's review against another edition

3.0

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

After reading the blurb, I couldn’t wait to read this book. I really enjoyed Sydney’s humor and her struggle with dating. I enjoyed the style of writing and how it was written in first person, even from different characters’ perspectives.

The storyline kept me guessing till the end, but I was really disappointment with the plot twist at the end and the way the book closed.

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hannahpayette's review against another edition

4.25

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really did enjoy this book, finished it in just a couple days and the plot twist was good! Not the ending I had expected at all.

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ellis459's review against another edition

3.75

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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zsnails99's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious tense medium-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

McFadden writes the dumbest, most infuriating characters you’ll ever encounter but I still eat it up every time.

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litreadture's review against another edition

4.75

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

This is one of the best Freida McFadden books I’ve read so far. The story centers on Sydney, a single woman in New York navigating the complexities of contemporary dating. Her series of unfortunate dates appears to improve when she encounters the intriguing and skilled doctor, Tom. However, a wave of murders aimed at local women casts a shadow over their ability to trust each other, leading Sydney to question whether her charming prince might have a darker side. Meanwhile, flashbacks revealing Tom’s history unveil a terrifying past that unexpectedly ties into the current events.

“It just shows, you never know. These guys who are really charming and smart and good looking can fool everyone.”

I have a huge obsession for thriller books, but they tend to have a different impact when it is a serial killer thriller book. I found the plot to be amazing, and I really enjoyed the two timelines come together at the end. While the first few chapters may be a bit slow, the intensity of everything will keep you reading. The story will keep you on your toes, and Freida will evetually prove that you were wrong about the plot twist just when you think you’ve figured it out. However, I have a strong dislike for all the characters in this book. Freida appears to have a real liking for creating main characters that are dumb and stupid, just like Sydney. How is it possible to have so much trust in someone without even having a good understanding of them? Also, there are numerous warning signs and red flags, but she is too oblivious to even notice them.

For me, this is genuinely more disturbing than Freida’s other novels. Overall, I gave it a rating of 4.75 stars. I appreciated the suspense, mystery, and the intensity that the story provided. I would strongly recommend this to anyone seeking a thrilling book that will twist the mind and leave you astonished.

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