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A review by goldensisyphus
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Very well done and enthralling, but I had some trouble reading this book. Warning for those who have been through abusive relationships and/or been subjected to gaslight games. None of these characters are likeable except maybe Enzo... But it works.
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail