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A review by lifeofchrstnlvly
The Coworker by Freida McFadden
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
What I like about Freida McFadden books is they are great palate cleansers. You can finish them in one sitting because the writing is very easy to understand, and the plot is fast-paced.
However, it doesn't mean her books make a lot of sense. Most of the time, I predict what will happen in the first 3 chapters. The Coworker is not different.
As with her other books, this is just meh for me. What bothered me was in part 1, it was very clear Dawn was on the spectrum. In part 2, however, it looked like all representation in part 1 was gone. However, this was not what I didn't like the most. What I hated was how this was so Gone Girl coded (if you have read [or watched] Gone Girl, you'll know what I mean), it was uncanny.
-100 for originality.
However, it doesn't mean her books make a lot of sense. Most of the time, I predict what will happen in the first 3 chapters. The Coworker is not different.
As with her other books, this is just meh for me. What bothered me was in part 1, it was very clear Dawn was on the spectrum. In part 2, however, it looked like all representation in part 1 was gone. However, this was not what I didn't like the most. What I hated was how this was so Gone Girl coded (if you have read [or watched] Gone Girl, you'll know what I mean), it was uncanny.
-100 for originality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Blood, and Bullying
Moderate: Suicide