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A review by sam_like_spam
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
2.75
The writing at times seemed kind of juvenile, especially in the first half of the book with Millie. But I guess that could be attributed to Millie being kind of juvenile because of her previous situation. The twists were obvious, but still so satisfying.
Graphic: Torture, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Death, and Child abuse