The Teacher

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 172,976 ratings

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Last update: 01-11-2025


About this item

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.


Top reviews from the United States

Yami's Bookshelf
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
4.0 out of 5 stars 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.
Choralgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart pounding excitement!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
I couldn’t stop reading! Excellent writing with lots of twists and turns. I highly recommend this book. You won’t be disappointed!
LL
3.0 out of 5 stars 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.
Sheila A. Maxwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not stop reading.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
All I can say is that I finished this book in 24 hours. Its a book that is hard to put down and has so many plot twists. I downloaded it on Audible and it makes a great, easy to follow audio book. Must read!!!
Tim
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book but….
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
So the book has plenty of suspense and twists as to be expected from a Freida book. Now I knew going into this book it was a scandal involving a student and teacher which is the whole plot, but I had some ick moments that kinda disturbed me. I did enjoy the book and although I found the twist early on the big ones at the end caught me off guard! Addie kinda annoyed me with some things she did that absolutely made no sense at all, I won’t go into details but she is definitely reckless and did a few stupid things that seriously made no sense or had a purpose in the story. Eve also annoyed me because as a grown woman and a professional, she seemed extremely naive and oblivious but maybe that was the whole point. Nate is your typical narcissist, psychotic character. Overall, I did enjoy the book and finished it in 2 days but it wasn’t my favorite. Definitely worth the read as it’s quick and has plenty of twists!
Amber Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
This book kept me guessing. Between the main female protagonist, her husband and her student's POVs it kept me wanting more. There were twists and turns that I was definitely not expecting all the way to the last page. Frieda McFadden is an amazing storyteller and I am so excited to dive into another one of her books. I literally could not put this book down. I read it within a day of starting it.

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