The Teacher: A Psychological Thriller

4.3 | 167,262 ratings

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Last update: 12-28-2024

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Lesson #1: Trust no one.

Eve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…

Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.

Addie can’t be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that’s what everyone says.

But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet…

From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a chilling story of twisted secrets and long-awaited revenge.

Yami's Bookshelf

Unputdownable Psychological Thriller with Jaw-Dropping Twists!

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024

Freida McFadden has done it again with "The Teacher," a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. This book is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller for a reason—it's absolutely riveting!

The story centers around Eve, a seemingly ordinary math teacher at Caseham High. Her life appears perfect, but last year's scandal involving a student-teacher affair still haunts the school. The scandal's central figure, Addie, is a complex character shrouded in mystery and deceit. As rumors swirl, Eve uncovers dark secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew.

One of the standout aspects of this book is the multiple POVs. McFadden masterfully captures the distinct personalities and quirks of each character, making the narrative rich and immersive. The different perspectives add depth and complexity to the story, enhancing the suspense and making the twists even more shocking.

Speaking of twists, McFadden delivers them in spades. Just when you think you've figured everything out, she pulls the rug out from under you with a bigger twist that leaves you reeling. The plot turn in the epilogue is particularly mind-blowing and unexpected, a hallmark of McFadden's storytelling prowess.

It's worth mentioning that the beginning is a bit slow, but stick with it. The buildup is essential for the explosive revelations that follow. The pacing picks up significantly, and you won't be able to put the book down as the tension escalates.

However, this book does come with trigger warnings for themes of adult-adolescent relationships and violence. These elements are handled with sensitivity, but they are integral to the story's darker undertones. If these themes are overwhelming for you, consider this before diving in.

In conclusion, "The Teacher" is a phenomenal read that showcases Freida McFadden's talent for crafting psychological thrillers. The ending is jaw-dropping, and the entire book is a testament to her skill in creating unforgettable narratives. If you're a fan of thrillers, this book should be at the top of your reading list.

I highly recommend "The Teacher" and look forward to hearing your thoughts once you've experienced this wild ride!

James

Spoilers

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024

*****SPOILERS******

I feel a little torn over this book. While the writing was great, and the twists really surprising, it was hard to cheer on the characters. I love a character that you just love to hate, but with this subject matter, I found it difficult to get behind any of them. There are obvious issues of grooming between Nate, Addie and Eve. I found it hard to believe that Eve didn't know who Jay was. How a 16 year old could pass as a married, 30 something man is confusing. There is also the point where the author brings up that Hudson is excellent with math and lousy with English. That statement felt very intentional. In the end, the story was entertaining albeit a little confusing with the timeline of the ending, but the final twist...wow. I don't approve of any of these characters actions or behaviors no matter what a state deems as legal age. I think that the story was well told and had me hurrying to find out the ending.

Sara A. Griffin

Best Ending ….

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024

No spoilers in this review
I make it a rule to avoid guessing the ending because it takes the enjoyment of surprise away. However we all get lead down paths where we think we know what’s going to happen.
Without giving a spoiler I can say this was by far the most shocking and surprising ending of any book I’ve ever read. I loved it.
I went on Reddit and some readers didn’t get it, or were confused but if you go back and reread certain sections you can see how the story was laid out to take you down a road that you were completely wrong about. I’m halfway done another one of her books and I still can’t stop thinking about this ending. I almost wish there were more …. Anyway, wonderful book, great ending. Must read for Freida Fans!

kept me reading

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024

I keep trying to like psychological thrillers though I’m not sure why I feel the need to make myself like them. Reading this was my latest attempt to get involved in one.

The writing is well done. It went at a good pace. I tend to start skimming when I get bored and didn’t do much of that in this one. And it kept me interested enough to read to the end.

I liked the minimal cursing and the fact that there was nothing explicit or too cringy (well, other than the actual relationships) in the references to sex.

The “twists” were pretty obvious. While I will not claim I was sure of what was coming, everything that happened was something I thought could be possible. I kept thinking that would be the twist - that I was wrong and there would be a completely different viewpoint I was missing. It wasn’t, and I was disappointed.

The one surprise for me was at the end. And it intrigued me enough that I did have to go back to see what clues I had missed there.

So, I would say this is a quick, easy read. I did not get bored with it, but I have still not found a love for this genre. I did like this one better than the only other book of hers I have read, The Housemaid, though.

Eve Fell

WOW

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024

5/5 ⭐️

I’m a bloodhound for twists and I did not see the ending coming. I had to stop reading for a second to process it.

Addie fall victim to her teachers advances and ends up hating her teachers wife who also happens to be another one of her teachers.

After falling in love with him will everything work out and will she get her happy ending or will the pervert teacher be caught?

The setup is wild. The execution was done so nicely. This book is a favorite of mine from Freida.

S777

The real meaning of page-turner book

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024

Never in my life had I read a book so fast. I am really impressed. It is very easy to read and entertaining, I even took a couple of hours from work to finish it because I couldn't stop. It does have a couple of plot holes, but overall, it was a very entertaining experience.

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