Book Review - Brain Damage by Freida McFadden



You only have to search for thrillers on Kindle and you will find Freida's name staring at you from every page you scroll through. Freida has made a name for herself as an author of excellent thrillers. I have read some of her previous works and I took up this book with lots of expectations.

I wasn't disappointed.

Dr.Charlotte McKenna, a dermatologist wakes up to no feeling at the left side of her head. But apparently that is what a bullet shot at the right side of your brain will do - it will wipe out every memory, every feeling from the left side. Charlotte has a long way to recovery. 

But that is not her only concern. Who shot her? She sure has suspects lined up.

Her dashingly good-looking husband Clark?

Her patient Stan who keeps popping up everywhere she goes, giving off stalker vibes?

The ex-husband of one of her patients Regina, whom Charlotte treated for skin ailments against her husband's wishes? It didn't help matters that once Regina was cured of her ailment, she chose to divorce her husband. 

Charlotte has no way to remember what exactly happened, except for a recurring dream that gets clearer with every little progress she makes in her recovery. 

Will Charlotte succeed in remembering who tried to kill her? Most importantly, would she do that before it is too late for her?

The story is gripping and keeps you hooked on to it. No where in the plot does the story lag and there is never a dull moment. The characters are well-etched, be it Charlotte with her low self-esteem, Clark with his dashing looks and questionable personality traits, the nurses, doctors and patients that Charlotte meets in her rehab home - every character leaves a lasting impression on you.

Just when you think that the puzzle has been solved, Freida introduces another twist in the tale that you never expected. But that is a legendary trademark of her stories. 

I would definitely recommend this book to readers who like good and old-fashioned thrillers that keep you on your toes without being too gory or detailed. 

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