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A review by powerpuffgoat
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
2.0
Frankly, I am surprised at all the good reviews.
To start with, the writing is poor. I had to check if the author was genuinely an adult woman, as opposed to a 12-year-old girl or a male writer. Why? Because every single female character, whether it's part of their inner monologue or said out loud, constantly marvels at how handsome the husband is. And the gardener. Who writes like this?
To top it off, the use of italics was driving me a little mad. He's so handsome, so sexy, so muscular, so great.
At one point, the POV changes, and yet somehow the other character sounds exactly like the first. And the same events told from the other perspective are painstakingly chewed up for us to swallow.
Next, the characters. Once again, I wondered if this novel was written by a child. Everyone is a cliche in one way or another, and boy do they all act dramatic AF.
When it comes to the plot, it's an interesting premise for sure! I had a problem with the pace, which kept changing between super-slow (how many time do I need to read about a character needing a toilet) to rushed (yes, we kissed, now I am basically contemplating giving birth to his child).
Also, the main male character must have a magic wand for a dick. Otherwise, I just don't see why these
women lose their entire self.
It's not all bad though! There is a sequence in the last act of the book that's pretty satisfying to read, which is why this book was given more than a single star.
To start with, the writing is poor. I had to check if the author was genuinely an adult woman, as opposed to a 12-year-old girl or a male writer. Why? Because every single female character, whether it's part of their inner monologue or said out loud, constantly marvels at how handsome the husband is. And the gardener. Who writes like this?
To top it off, the use of italics was driving me a little mad. He's so handsome, so sexy, so muscular, so great.
At one point, the POV changes, and yet somehow the other character sounds exactly like the first. And the same events told from the other perspective are painstakingly chewed up for us to swallow.
Next, the characters. Once again, I wondered if this novel was written by a child. Everyone is a cliche in one way or another, and boy do they all act dramatic AF.
When it comes to the plot, it's an interesting premise for sure! I had a problem with the pace, which kept changing between super-slow (how many time do I need to read about a character needing a toilet) to rushed (yes, we kissed, now I am basically contemplating giving birth to his child).
Also, the main male character must have a magic wand for a dick. Otherwise, I just don't see why these
women lose their entire self.
It's not all bad though! There is a sequence in the last act of the book that's pretty satisfying to read, which is why this book was given more than a single star.