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rorymonroe 's review for:
The Teacher
by Freida McFadden
⭐️⭐️ (2/5)
After taking some time to reflect, I have to say The Teacher just didn’t do it for me. Compared to Freida McFadden’s other books — which usually have me completely floored by the twists and hooked from start to finish — this one felt underwhelming and confusing.
The plot had potential, but it was filled with inconsistencies and unanswered questions. The twist in the epilogue (hinting that Hudson is “Jay”) didn’t make sense based on earlier details, and there were too many plot holes to ignore. The first half dragged so much that I put it down for months, and when things finally picked up, the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
What really pushed it over the edge for me was the disturbing revelation about Mr. Bennett. It was unsettling in a way that didn’t add to the suspense — just left me feeling uncomfortable and disappointed, especially because it wasn’t handled with much depth or care.
I’ve loved so many of McFadden’s other thrillers for their shocking twists and tight storytelling, but this one fell flat. No real “wow” moment, just a story that didn’t quite come together.
Overall, while the plot had moments of intrigue and tension, the slow start, confusing ending, and dark subject matter left me feeling unsatisfied. This wasn’t my favourite McFadden read, though I appreciate the risks she took with the storyline.
After taking some time to reflect, I have to say The Teacher just didn’t do it for me. Compared to Freida McFadden’s other books — which usually have me completely floored by the twists and hooked from start to finish — this one felt underwhelming and confusing.
The plot had potential, but it was filled with inconsistencies and unanswered questions. The twist in the epilogue (hinting that Hudson is “Jay”) didn’t make sense based on earlier details, and there were too many plot holes to ignore. The first half dragged so much that I put it down for months, and when things finally picked up, the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
What really pushed it over the edge for me was the disturbing revelation about Mr. Bennett. It was unsettling in a way that didn’t add to the suspense — just left me feeling uncomfortable and disappointed, especially because it wasn’t handled with much depth or care.
I’ve loved so many of McFadden’s other thrillers for their shocking twists and tight storytelling, but this one fell flat. No real “wow” moment, just a story that didn’t quite come together.
Overall, while the plot had moments of intrigue and tension, the slow start, confusing ending, and dark subject matter left me feeling unsatisfied. This wasn’t my favourite McFadden read, though I appreciate the risks she took with the storyline.