Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

29 reviews

caitipillar's review against another edition

inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

i was really disappointed in the beginning but it totally turned around and i think it was actually a really good quick read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Vomit, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

bones008's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

the foreshadowing was very blatant but it was a surprise twist

with Nina actually being a victim and Andrew being abusive

I found that at times i didn’t want to read anymore because it was the same situation over and over (now i understand it was to drive home how the main character was feeling but it annoyed me) then other points i couldn’t put it down.  It felt pretty stereotypical for the characteristics of every main character, like the stuck up PTA moms and the foreign gardener who doesn’t speak english. I would say this book was exciting for the revenge aspects and a good set up for the series, but i won’t be finishing the series. The author writes in a very easy to digest way while still keeping the descriptions detailed enough; i just find that this book didn’t make me feel good. It was like it was dark for the purpose of shock or to be dark while the happy endings were glossed over. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Child death, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Sexual assault and Blood

coziebookclub's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

wowwwww is all i can say. i started listening to this a couple of days ago but since it was a slower start, i procrastinated a bit on it. today i listened to the entire rest of the book from chapter 7 to the end. what a wild ride. the mystery, the thrill, and each character’s depth immediately hooked me in. it was not predictable for me at all and had me on the edge of my seat. the narration was also done beautifully to enhance the story which was a big part of keeping my interest high. i felt like i was on a rollercoaster all the way up to the ending. freida writes in a way that captivates you and is never short of surprises up to the last sentence. i thoroughly enjoyed this story and can’t wait to get through the rest of the series. certainly a new favorite for me in the thriller genre!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Suicide

Minor: Murder

readwithsophsx's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

rioreadsbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.0

The Housemaid (The Housemaid Book 1)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was the first thriller I have read in quite a while, and I genuinely feel like it was the perfect reintroduction to the genre. It was a fast paced, edge of your seat read. I won't say too much because I don't want to give any spoilers, but this book had me trying to figure out how it was going to end the whole time. It had so many reveals, twists, and turns that I was constantly thinking of different scenarios and avenues the plot could take, as well as possible outcomes/ending to the novel. I did find some of the plot a smidgen predictable, but it was still extremely enjoyable. I found the ending to be the perfect set-up to book 2, which I will absolutely be reading! If you are looking for an easy mystery/thriller this is it!

⚠️Warning⚠️
language, no-low spice, cheating (brief), death, delusions (mentioned), depression (mentioned), emotional abuse, drugging, hostages, mental health hospitalization, murder, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault (mentioned), suicide (mentioned), torture, verbal abuse

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Kidnapping, and Murder

bethtriesreading's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Death of parent

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Drug abuse

penguins_save_lives's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting

victoriasutherland's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

bimsa's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Plot was foreseeable and perspectives weren’t varied. Such a slow pace book into a quick ending. Excessive use of trauma for no reason.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture

Minor: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

addie_09's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, and Murder