The Crash

The book came in perfect condition with a timely delivery. My rating for the book is ★★★★★ What a stunning thriller! If this book ever becomes a film adaptation, I’m 100% sure it would be a low-budget banger. Most of the story unfolds indoors, yet it still keeps you on the edge of your seat. That’s the real magic here — limited geography, maximum tension. The ultimate twist may be slightly predictable in direction, but the details of how it unfolds are completely unpredictable. The prologue (set after the crash) is a masterstroke. That opening alone keeps you turning pages until the very end. McFadden crafts a gripping, compelling story that never once feels like a 350+ page novel. The pacing is relentless. The characters feel human — flawed, layered, and morally gray. The balance between their light and dark sides creates a seamless thriller without unnecessary distractions. One aspect I truly appreciated is how confirmation bias acts as a catalyst between the two central women. The story subtly mirrors how we judge others in our daily lives, often without giving them the benefit of the doubt. That psychological layer adds depth to what could have been just a straightforward suspense novel. Narrating chapter after chapter around something as simple as a basement door opening and closing — and making it this tense — is a masterclass. It proves you don’t need a massive setting to tell a compelling story. Sometimes a single house and strong characters are more than enough. I especially liked Hank’s character. His love, acceptance, physical presence, kindness, and decisive actions anchor the emotional core of the novel and elevate the story’s payoff. This book has all the qualities of a true page-turner, backed by a well-constructed plot and intelligent revelations. Definitely a solid thriller.

The book was good as I finished the housemaid series before picking up The Crash so I was expecting more but still it was a good read.

Makes for another fast paced read. It is a typical Freida book. A simplistic 300 page whodunnit with its oft repeated technique. Makes for a quick read but if you have read one then you have read all her works.

The Crash Book kept me hooked till the very end. The story moves quickly with tension and surprises throughout. Perfect for anyone who loves thrillers and mystery.

The storyline is brilliant but I love the aesthetics even more. Definately worth it

Enjoyed this plot. Good weekend read. Received in good paperback condition.

Another splendid book by Freida. So fast paced, with plenty of twists and turns. An ending that left me amazed. If you start reading it in the night be prepared to remain awake for you won't be able to put it down. Five stars for me.

Frustratingly repetitive Morally Grey characters till the end It will be predictable if you are a freida fan. Okayish as a thriller

Another gem by Freida McFadden. Love the twists and turns her novels take. Highly Recommend to anyone that loves her books or likes physiological thrillers.

Freda McFadden does it again with The Crash—a fast-paced, twist-filled thriller that kept me hooked from the very first chapter. What starts as a terrifying accident quickly spirals into something far darker. The tension builds steadily, the characters are layered and unreliable in the best way, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, McFadden pulls the rug out from under you. The short chapters make it incredibly binge-able, and the psychological twists are classic McFadden—shocking, clever, and impossible to predict.

Very good quality

It was a great read

I've just finished reading "the crash" by Freida McFadden, let me tell you what I thought. Tegan, a 23 year old soon to be single mother. After getting pregnant after having a one night stand with a man she didn't even know his name of.. She's struggling, money is severely tight. So much so that she works a lot of double shifts at the grocery store. But, things are getting better, after finding out who she had the one night stand with.. None other then business mogul Simon Lamar, she is to get a boatload of money, after some finalising alterations on the NDA agreement. Jackson, who is Simon's attorney, has the contract ready and he and Simon visit with Tegan to get it all authenticated with signatures.. But then.. After smelling his cologne, the memory of said one night stand return and it WASN'T consensual. Tegan downright declined to sign the NDA after screaming "you raped me!" With everything that's piling up and being emotionally drained she and her brother Dennis decide she needs to skip town a bit, she will be staying at Dennis' for a while. It's a couple hours drive to get there and there's a blizzard on the way.. Just an hour or so to go, the snow is coming down hard and then BANG! After being saved from her car by a big And scary man called Hank, he takes her to his house and reassures her that his wife is a nurse and they will call for an ambulance in the morning.. That morning turns into days, with her being kept in a hospital room setting basement. Confined to bed, heavily pregnant and with a fractured ankle. Eventually after 4 days, one of the two sees the light and takes Tegan to a hospital when the other is out to get some medication.. Then the plottwist hits and I just can't believe what I've just read.. But then again, maybe I can believe it.. I just don't want to. Yes, I liked reading the book.. The whole kidnapping and being imprisoned in a basement was kind off a lot. But then again, everything Freida writes is kind of.. A lot. I have to say that I've kinda read it and am not as excited for her books like I used to be. So, it's a 3,5 stars from me.