The BoyfriendThe Boyfriend
What it's about
Sydney Shaw has terrible luck with men in New York. Then she meets Tom, a handsome pediatrician who is perfect in every way. But women in the city are turning up dead after first dates, and Sydney begins to wonder whether the man she's falling for is hiding something.
Why it's worth reading
It hit #1 on the New York Times list and spent months there. Freida McFadden is the queen of twisty thrillers, and this is a quick, addictive read.
You'll love it if you liked
The Housemaid
The Silent Patient
Gone GirlGood to know
Expect several twists, some far-fetched. There's violence against women.
By the numbers
- Readers42 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller80 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz31 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #100 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #164 of the 481 new books we rank
- #945 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is The Boyfriend worth reading?
Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list and spent months there. It ranks #945 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 73.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Boyfriend about?
Sydney Shaw has terrible luck with men in New York. Then she meets Tom, a handsome pediatrician who is perfect in every way. But women in the city are turning up dead after first dates, and Sydney begins to wonder whether the man she's falling for is hiding something.
How long does it take to read The Boyfriend?
About 9 hours (368 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Boyfriend?
If you liked it, try The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.