The Inmate by Freida McFadden: A Book Review from Deep in the Heart of Magnolia, Texas
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Star Rating:
4/5
What type of book is it?
Psychological Thriller
What was your favorite part of reading this book?
The Inmate is a fast-paced read that is hard to put down. The twists and turns grabbed my attention from the start and never let go.
Who would enjoy this book the most?
If you enjoy a suspenseful page-turner with an unpredictable psychological twist, then add this to your wish list.
Who would not enjoy this book?
McFadden is a talented author who knows how to build a thriller, though if you didn't enjoy her other work like The Housemaid, you'll probably want to skip this one. Her books follow a similar formula, and The Inmate leans into it fully.
What surprised you about this book?
The more I read, the more I thought I had it figured out, only to change my mind a few chapters later.
Is this a “one-time read” or a “keep on your shelf” book?
This book is a one-time read for me. I enjoyed it, I recommend it, but I do not need to read it again.
Was there anything that didn’t work as well for you?
Some parts of the story were unrealistic, so you can't focus on the logistics. I felt one character in particular was frustratingly naive. But this book isn't trying to be a literary masterpiece. It's built for entertainment, and on that front it delivers.
If this book were turned into a movie, would you watch it?
I would most definitely watch this as a movie. It's always fun to see what changes get made in an adaptation and whether you agree with the choices. I think The Inmate would translate really well to the screen.
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The Back of the Book
"There are three rules Brooke Sullivan must follow as a new nurse practitioner at a men’s maximum-security prison:
1) Treat all prisoners with respect.
2) Never reveal any personal information.
3) Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates.
But none of the staff at the prison knows Brooke has already broken the rules. Nobody knows about her intimate connection to Shane Nelson, one of the penitentiary’s most notorious and dangerous inmates.
And they certainly don’t know that Shane was Brooke’s high school sweetheart—the star quarterback who is now spending the rest of his life in prison for a series of grisly murders. Or that Brooke's testimony was what put him there.
But Shane knows.
And he will never forget."
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