A review by cmw276
The Teacher by Freida McFadden

dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I went into The Teacher expecting a thriller, but it felt more like a grim soap opera episode than a suspenseful read. The plot centres around
child sexual abuse and manipulation
.

I kept reading in case there was a twist or payoff that shifted it into proper thriller territory, but it just stayed unsettling without much substance. Definitely disturbing, but not in a way that felt meaningful or well-executed.
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