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A review by frubia56
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
If you can get past the first third of the book, you’ll absolutely love it. It’s a difficult read in the beginning with how awful Nina is, but the twists in the end explains it all and makes it worth it.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Torture
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Rape, Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting