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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
Really great perspective to see the events of this novel unfold through a neurodivergent lens. I liked the perspective more than the story itself and would like to read more novels from Molly's perspective.
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I cried and I was shocked. It was great and I’m still thinking about it
**Originally 2 stars, downgraded to 1 star after stewing on it for days
This was just not it and honestly I think it's my fault for that. I knew going into it that the narrator had some sort of disability that goes unnamed and that it would be a major plot point in the book. I knew all of that going into it so I shouldn't have been surprised when I absolutely loathed it.
This book is a mystery book revolving around a maid at a very ritzy hotel who has some sort of mental disability. She gets thrown into the middle of a murder investigation and basically misinterprets everything.
I just couldn't handle her problems being used as the plot device. It was so painful to read and I've never seen so many people around a person not understand a social disorder. Not that many people would be that oblivious to what she was going through. Maybe I'm being naive, but it seemed like it went to extremes to point out that she wasn't normal and everyone disliked her for it.
The highlights of the book were definitely the friends that she did have and the ending was actually okay and gave you something a little more to think about than the rest of the book.
This was just not it and honestly I think it's my fault for that. I knew going into it that the narrator had some sort of disability that goes unnamed and that it would be a major plot point in the book. I knew all of that going into it so I shouldn't have been surprised when I absolutely loathed it.
This book is a mystery book revolving around a maid at a very ritzy hotel who has some sort of mental disability. She gets thrown into the middle of a murder investigation and basically misinterprets everything.
I just couldn't handle her problems being used as the plot device. It was so painful to read and I've never seen so many people around a person not understand a social disorder. Not that many people would be that oblivious to what she was going through. Maybe I'm being naive, but it seemed like it went to extremes to point out that she wasn't normal and everyone disliked her for it.
The highlights of the book were definitely the friends that she did have and the ending was actually okay and gave you something a little more to think about than the rest of the book.
If you’re one of those that reads the end first, DON’t! I instantly feel in love with the Molly the Maid and her gullible personality. The story kept me reading and wanting to find out the end. I love a story that ends happy and with a bit of a twist!
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You think you know who did it but it is not that simple.
Smart storytelling! Absolutely blown away! The narrative benefits from a slow but steady start, which reminded me of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day and Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine for Molly’s unique personality, voice, how dedicated she is to her job and the difficulties she faces navigating everyday life. The story really picks up the pace in the second half of the book and... you just need to read it. Sad, funny, witty, The Maid must be the best book I’ve read this year.
Smart storytelling! Absolutely blown away! The narrative benefits from a slow but steady start, which reminded me of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day and Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine for Molly’s unique personality, voice, how dedicated she is to her job and the difficulties she faces navigating everyday life. The story really picks up the pace in the second half of the book and... you just need to read it. Sad, funny, witty, The Maid must be the best book I’ve read this year.
I couldn't put this book down. I loved Molly and how the novel showcased a neurodivergent protagonist. The book kept me on my toes.
I did not see the epilouge coming.
I did not see the epilouge coming.