The Crash (by Freida McFadden)
Freida McFadden, known for her psychological thrillers, has written another captivating novel, The Crash. The story follows Tegan, an eight-month pregnant woman whose life takes a sudden turn when her plans for her and her baby fall apart. Facing uncertainty, Tegan decides to stay with her brother while she devises a plan B. However, her efforts to delay her road trip departure lead her to work another shift at the grocery store. Unbeknownst to her, she drives into a blizzard, resulting in an inoperable car and a broken ankle. In a desperate attempt to survive, Tegan is rescued by a couple who take her in until the roads are cleared and the power is restored. Initially, Tegan is hopeful that this cabin in the woods will provide her with the safe haven she had envisioned. However, her skepticism grows as she becomes increasingly wary of the couple and harbors concerns about the health of her unborn baby.
The Crash exceeded my expectations. As the story unfolded, it became increasingly suspenseful. I particularly enjoy Freida’s writing style, which allows the reader to experience the story from each character’s perspective. It’s fascinating to learn directly from a character what they’re going through and how they interpret the actions of others. However, their interpretations are often inaccurate and influence their decision-making process. The book is filled with twists and unexpected turns. The ending was perfect—very sweet and tender. It wasn’t what I’ve come to expect from Freida, so I thoroughly enjoyed this unexpected twist to her creativity.
While reading, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of Misery, which might be because my Stephen King book club had recently read Misery for their April meeting. The story begins in Lewiston, Maine, a place that King frequently uses in novels. I’ve spent some time in Lewiston and always get a nostalgic feeling whenever it’s mentioned in a book.
I borrowed the audiobook of The Crash from my local library using the Libby app. Leslie Howard’s narration was an excellent choice for this particular cast of characters.
I’m working my way through all of Freida McFadden’s books. My previous reviews are linked below.
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