The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

"Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,236 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 83%
tense 80%
emotional 16%
challenging 10%
adventurous 8%
sad 8%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 24%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 37% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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