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A review by kotletka_polina
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Overhyped. I had high expectations giving the reviews and high rating but this book wasn’t that good.
The characters are flat and don’t change throughout the whole story. The main plot twist is obvious from the very beginning but happens only in the second half of the book so it’s boring to read the first half which is also repetitive.
Overall it was quick and twisty read but not as good as everyone here says. The twists are entertaining but not mind-blowing and you can guess them pretty much every time. But I enjoyed the ending, interesting how it will progress in the series.
The characters are flat and don’t change throughout the whole story. The main plot twist is obvious from the very beginning but happens only in the second half of the book so it’s boring to read the first half which is also repetitive.
Overall it was quick and twisty read but not as good as everyone here says. The twists are entertaining but not mind-blowing and you can guess them pretty much every time. But I enjoyed the ending, interesting how it will progress in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Gaslighting, Murder, Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
Minor: Blood, Body shaming, Sexual assault, and Sexual content