A review by vmugarte
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

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

3.5

A serviceable, solid and soapy thriller that has so many fun twists. Let me tell you- I wasn’t ready for this book. The first half I was very stressed, I didn’t like any of the characters and then boom- love my little Millie Queen.  Very much I support women’s rights and women’s wrongs kind of vibe here. 

Cons? The pacing felt off, it was a slow burn and then BOOM twist twist twist. It was reminiscent of Gone Girl in how the entire tone changed. Also some of it was predictable but honestly not terrible.
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