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A review by pamshenanigans
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
A fast-paced and compelling story about Millie, the Winchester’s new housemaid who’s desperate for a job and money. Millie has to deal with the mental and physical gymnastics of working for Nina Winchester who seems hell-bent to make her life miserable.
It’s already quite challenging for me to be surprised or impressed by a plot twist in a thriller book because I’ve already read quite a lot. However, The Housemaid took me by surprise with the second half of the book! While I have some gripe about the main character being naive and uncharacteristically stupid at times, I had a lot of fun reading this.
The book is told in 2 POVs, Millie’s and Nina’s. I found the second half of the book more gripping story-wise, while the first half was compelling when it comes to the pacing.
The ending was interesting because aside from getting a satisfying resolution to the story, there’s a hint of the possibility of a sequel and getting more out of Millie’s story. Found out that there IS a sequel. I’ll definitely read it!
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Violence