Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Maid by Nita Prose

131 reviews

laurensalisbury's review against another edition

funny mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Bullying and Domestic abuse

Minor: Deportation

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

This book reminded me of Eleanor Oliphant is Fine a bit — the main characters being somewhat strange and therefor similar. I liked that the narrator was morally grey, because she was a bit different than other people. I also found her naivety to be quite refreshing if not a bit unbelievable. All in all, a quick read that is interesting and well-written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Classism, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship

julietteshore's review against another edition

funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse and Murder

Minor: Cancer and Death of parent

jessismoore's review against another edition

dark hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

The story was definitely an  interesting concept, a maid that cleans your room knows a lot about you but cleans everything up after you so it’s a good crime scene. However, I found aspects of Molly’s personality to just be convenient for the plot. I saw other reviews before starting that described her as a neurotypical person’s view of how a neurodivergent person acts and that made me hesitant to read this but it was for a book club. I made it  through the book without a problem and it kept my interest. I did enjoy the story but I still felt like the book justified a lot of Molly’s behavior, especially near the end of the book. I understand the narrator doesn’t necessarily reflect the author but it felt off at times.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Death, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cancer, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Alcoholism

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Grief

thumbeleia's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Ableism

Moderate: Cursing, Murder, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Grief, and Drug abuse

Minor: Racism

withloveandlights's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptions of being an invisible maid over the course of the novel. I think it highlighted some of the aspects of being in custodial services excellently: seeing people live their lives without giving you a second thought, seeing others at their most vulnerable moments, knowing your clients' routines as well as your own habits.

The clue-like mystery of this novel was at a fast enough pace where the suspense didn't feel like it was dragging on for too long but also felt relatively low stakes despite the police involvement. While the mysterious death was done well, I found that I was more captivated by the reveals surrounding Molly's personal life and choices.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent

travisppe's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

1.0

Eh

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Murder, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Death

erindoesdesign's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Suicide, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

emilycheek's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious 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

3.75

Grand Budapest Hotel meets Jane The Virgin meets Agatha Christie?

Loved the mystery of this one and having a neurodivergent main narrator/character. There were times where the plot felt overly saccharine or even cringey, but overall I really enjoyed the story and premise of this one.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death and Death of parent

alaina's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Death, Murder, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent and Deportation