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Reviewed by David Jaggart for Readers' Favorite
Freddy Lond's The Man from the Fridge follows Marek, a seventeen-year-old growing up in a small Pennsylvania town with a father who is more trouble than support. After his dad, Sven, gets kicked out of his apartment, they move in with Marek’s grandparents, creating constant tension at home. Sven drags Marek into adult situations far too early—drugs, drinking, shady friends, and risky decisions—while Marek tries to manage school, anxiety, and a shaky sense of self. Eventually, he begins to experiment with different substances, but it quickly leads him into petty crimes. His life slowly unravels, especially after his girlfriend betrays him in a way that cuts deep. Each chapter offers a glimpse into his world, slowly making him see the real toll his choices are taking on him. As the chaos builds, Marek must decide what kind of man he wants to become. Will he keep repeating his father’s mistakes, or find a way out?
Freddy Lond's The Man from the Fridge reads like a raw coming-of-age novel mixed with autofiction. It was hard to put this book down, and the dramatic plot twist kept me reading until I finished it in just a few sittings. The writing is direct, gritty, and emotive. It fits the setting and the people who live in it. Small-town Pennsylvania feels lived-in, not romanticized, and the adults are just as flawed as the teenager watching them. Marek’s growth is believable and emotional. The story explores addiction, masculinity, and family cycles in a very human way. It reminds me of gritty indie films or memoirs about growing up too fast in unstable homes. If you enjoy realistic coming-of-age stories, this book is going to pique your interest.
