A review by litreadture
The Crash by Freida McFadden

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No

2.5

     i’ve noticed a significant amount of hate and negative feedback regarding this book, but i chose to read it anyway. the story centers on tegan, who is eight months pregnant, alone, and yearns to leave her crumbling life behind. she sets out on a journey, intending to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. however, she is unaware that she is driving directly into a snowstorm. stranded in a blizzard in rural maine with a broken ankle, she is rescuer by a couple and brought to their cabin, only to soon realize she is in serious danger. from that point, she must fight to save herself and her unborn child.

          “you know you’ve got someone really special when they are able to save you from ruining your own life.”


     first of all, the premise and storyline are intriguing. however, the initial chapters are kinda boring. there’s nothing in the beginning that holds my interest, leading to frequent distractions while reading. it was also rather predictable, which made it less exciting. plus, the pacing was too slow, which is highly different from the usual freia mcfadden writing style. what i appreciate about the plot is that she avoided unrealiable characters and succeeded in clarifying the viewpoints of the characters for the readers. i also believe this is the first book by freida where i didn’t experience any frustration towards the main character. at times, i feel she tents to be overly dramatic and stupid. and as a pregnant woman, how could tegan overlook the weather before venturing into a snowstorm? certain elements in the story really don’t make sense.

     overall, i gave it 2.5 stars. although the plot has improved as it unfolded, there are still unrealistic elements noticeable within the storyline. additionally, the twists are not as impactful as those in her previous works and it entirely lacks the suspense i’ve come to expect from her books.
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