Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

572 reviews

leah_giacobassi's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I really enjoyed the perspectives it was written from. It was pretty easy to read and flowed very well. I liked the level of detail provided. And always love a good plot twist that makes me audibly gasp!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting

juliaarcisz's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Blood

lizachrisson's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Torture

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pregnancy

Minor: Infertility and Sexual assault

lbrtgay's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Quick read. Finished in one sitting because I wanted to figure it out after initially thinking I have already figured it out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Mental illness

underscoresyd's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Murder

Moderate: Mental illness and Pregnancy

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

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

ladybug12793's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

I absolutely devoured this.

This was the second Freida McFadden book that I’ve read. I haven’t read many thrillers so take this review with the grain of salt. I loved every second of it. I hate horror, but I’m a big fan of psychological thrillers. This is very fast-paced and keeps you on your toes the whole time. I highly recommend it. 

0 🌶️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Torture, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Murder

Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, and Rape

casaphaletook's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, and Murder

louisebullock's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Gaslighting

fkshg8465's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-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

I loved this way more than I want to admit. It was as twisted as Flowers in the Attic and as delicious as the most decadent chocolate cake. I thought I was going to hate it as the story unfolded, but the second twist immediately undid my reservations. I thought it was going to be a story of the princess waiting to be rescued by the prince. I was extremely wrong and oh so happy to be wrong. And I realize that I love this book because I harbor a modicum of internalized, impotent, simmering rage for all the women who’ve been in Nina and Millie’s positions, myself included (though certainly to a much, much lesser degree). I have a feeling lot of us women identify with these characters more than we want to think about. I’ve read several books by Freida McFadden, and this one is my favorite. I really looking forward to the next one in the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism