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A review by hannahjacobsen
The Locked Door by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A solid mystery/thriller that had me guessing til the very end!
I was intrigued by the serial killer aspect of the plot but did feel like there were some missing pieces of Nora’s dad’s story and her childhood that could have been explained more. For example, we don’t know about any other of her dad’s victims, how he lured them in, how he involved Nora, what knowledge Nora’s mother had of his acts, etc., and I feel like these details could have enhanced the story. I really wasn’t sure what to think of Nora throughout the book — I’m still not sure how I feel about her.
Overall, a quick and easy read!
I was intrigued by the serial killer aspect of the plot but did feel like there were some missing pieces of Nora’s dad’s story and her childhood that could have been explained more. For example, we don’t know about any other of her dad’s victims, how he lured them in, how he involved Nora, what knowledge Nora’s mother had of his acts, etc., and I feel like these details could have enhanced the story. I really wasn’t sure what to think of Nora throughout the book — I’m still not sure how I feel about her.
Overall, a quick and easy read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Suicide