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A review by flyingfox02
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
I read this book with a friend who devoured it in 2 days and absolutely loved it. I finished within 3 days and.. didn't like it as much. The chapters are short which made for a very quick read. It's also entertaining, I'll give it that. But that's all the positives I can think of.
The plot is so incredibly predictable. While reading this book I kept thinking, it feels like I've heard this story before. Whether from a tv show, another book, I don't know. It's just not new or original whatsoever. Not a single thing that a character says or does surprised me.
Well except one at the very end (at the funeral, if you know you know. No the funeral isn't a spoiler, someone was found dead in the epilogue.) That bit was unexpected but also silly, I actually laughed. A humourous ending that probably isn't supposed to be.
The characters are awfully bland and one-dimensional. They're basically walking stereotypes. Millie (the housemaid) annoyed me so much. There are 2 male characters in this story (not counting the police officers) and Millie just loves telling us how "hot" and "handsome" they are. We get it first time, no need to keep banging on about it.
Honestly I'm not too disappointed. A third of the way through I thought this was destined to be a 3 star read at best and that was being optimistic. The end bit with the police was so convenient that it's just lazy writing. Plot twists are non existent. No adrenaline rush, heart palpitations, or nailbiting moments. Just another poor excuse of a thriller.
The plot is so incredibly predictable. While reading this book I kept thinking, it feels like I've heard this story before. Whether from a tv show, another book, I don't know. It's just not new or original whatsoever. Not a single thing that a character says or does surprised me.
Well except one at the very end (at the funeral, if you know you know. No the funeral isn't a spoiler, someone was found dead in the epilogue.) That bit was unexpected but also silly, I actually laughed. A humourous ending that probably isn't supposed to be.
The characters are awfully bland and one-dimensional. They're basically walking stereotypes. Millie (the housemaid) annoyed me so much. There are 2 male characters in this story (not counting the police officers) and Millie just loves telling us how "hot" and "handsome" they are. We get it first time, no need to keep banging on about it.
Honestly I'm not too disappointed. A third of the way through I thought this was destined to be a 3 star read at best and that was being optimistic. The end bit with the police was so convenient that it's just lazy writing. Plot twists are non existent. No adrenaline rush, heart palpitations, or nailbiting moments. Just another poor excuse of a thriller.