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A review by pippamillerxoxo_
The Coworker by Freida McFadden
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this and I would’ve been 5 stars but I do agree that the way Dawn is portrayed is problematic. I didn’t like the comparison to people being ‘normal’ and she wasn’t. I also feel like having a MC seem like they have clearly autism or something similar to that while also making them pretty psychotic isn’t great.
There were also waaay too many turtles mentioned but I do get it to portray autism in someone (as someone with autism who also gets a lot of obsessions) but it did feel a bit much sometimes and unneeded.
There were some brilliant twists in this though which is why it was rated so highly because I didn’t want to put it down!
I do wish Dawn had of been arrested though because she definitely deserved that as well as Caleb but he isn’t as dangerous as Dawn.
Please check the TW (mentions of suicide and bullying)
There were also waaay too many turtles mentioned but I do get it to portray autism in someone (as someone with autism who also gets a lot of obsessions) but it did feel a bit much sometimes and unneeded.
There were some brilliant twists in this though which is why it was rated so highly because I didn’t want to put it down!
I do wish Dawn had of been arrested though because she definitely deserved that as well as Caleb but he isn’t as dangerous as Dawn.
Please check the TW (mentions of suicide and bullying)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship