Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

356 reviews

coziebookclub's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

wowwwww is all i can say. i started listening to this a couple of days ago but since it was a slower start, i procrastinated a bit on it. today i listened to the entire rest of the book from chapter 7 to the end. what a wild ride. the mystery, the thrill, and each character’s depth immediately hooked me in. it was not predictable for me at all and had me on the edge of my seat. the narration was also done beautifully to enhance the story which was a big part of keeping my interest high. i felt like i was on a rollercoaster all the way up to the ending. freida writes in a way that captivates you and is never short of surprises up to the last sentence. i thoroughly enjoyed this story and can’t wait to get through the rest of the series. certainly a new favorite for me in the thriller genre!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Physical abuse, Torture, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, and Sexual assault

Minor: Murder

fi_sandison's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Violence, Torture, Murder, and Death

kadinelouise's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Deportation, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Murder, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Infertility

readwithsophsx's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Gaslighting, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Infidelity, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Gore, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts

lucykae's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Murder, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Death, Misogyny, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Blood, Body shaming, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

katyinscrubs's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Very well written and interesting plot. The Boston accent is rough, but you get used to it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Torture

greenknightemrys's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Child abuse

ellsbells116's review

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Torture, Physical abuse, and Murder

Minor: Drug use and Vomit

abigaelf's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Bullying, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Torture, and Violence

abicaro17's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Oh damm. Oh DAMM. OH DAMM. This is awesome. Millie is an ex-con looking for a new job after she was fired from her last job. Nina Winchester is looking for a housekeeper to help cook and clean but, also look after her daughter Cecelia occasionally. As Millie spends more and more time in the house she realizes that the perfect Winchesters aren't so perfect. This book is the perfect mix of slow burn and engaging. The plot unfolds at a nice pace but leaves a lot for the ending climax. My only real issue with this is a level of predictability. Not sure if its my Criminal Minds addiction or what but, The first few chapters of character description and background told me all I needed to know. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Drug use, Infertility, Alcohol, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Violence