A review by susan2424
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This book is a rollercoaster of emotions. It seemed like it was going to be a tad predictable at first, but the second part was so surprising, especially the ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail