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A review by xdawnsii
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I think this book could have been really, really good. I did not think the characters and their interactions were fleshed out very well, and I honestly did not like the main character (Millie) much - especially in part one of the book. Sometimes the writing felt repetitive or clunky.
I really enjoyed Nina’s character though, before and after the plot unfolded. I also did not expect the direction the plot went with, and still enjoyed this book despite the flaws I felt with the writing and characters.
This book felt like watching reality TV, you know it’s not the best TV you’ve ever seen, but you’re still enjoying it. I will finish this series, the story was very entertaining.
I really enjoyed Nina’s character though, before and after the plot unfolded. I also did not expect the direction the plot went with, and still enjoyed this book despite the flaws I felt with the writing and characters.
This book felt like watching reality TV, you know it’s not the best TV you’ve ever seen, but you’re still enjoying it. I will finish this series, the story was very entertaining.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Torture
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child death