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The Perfect Son
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Book Brief
371
Novel • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Contemporary
2019
Hollywood Upstairs Press
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden, Erika Cass suspects her son Liam might be dangerous when a girl goes missing after a date with him, forcing Erika to confront her fears about Liam's potential for violence. The story navigates the Cass family’s life in suburbia, exploring themes of inheritance, genetics, and the duality of appearances and reality. The novel includes references to physical assault, psychological manipulation, child abuse, and animal abuse.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller that showcases the author's talent for suspenseful storytelling. Readers commend the engaging plot twists and well-developed characters, although some noted that certain twists felt predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of the genre.
Who Should Read The Perfect Son?
Readers who enjoy suspenseful psychological thrillers with unexpected twists will find The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden captivating. Fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will appreciate the gripping tension and complex characters in McFadden's novel.
337,669 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
371
Novel • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Contemporary
2019
Hollywood Upstairs Press
Adult
18+ years
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