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A review by penguinna
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I have been in a reading slump for months and couldn't enjoy reading as much as I was used to. Every book I picked up seemed to worsen the slump. I wondered if I had burned out, fearing I might never enjoy reading again. Then, I realized my last hope might be a fast-paced thriller with cliffhangers in every chapter. Guess what? It worked!
When I read the blurb, I understood this book was EXACTLY what I needed. Ex-convict Millie is desperate to find any job, and she accidentally lands a housemaid position at the gorgeous mansion of the incredibly rich Winchester family. What could be better? However, Millie's life becomes a nightmare thanks to the jealous Nina Winchester, who makes Millie's existence unbearable. And to top it all off, Millie's attic room can only be locked from the outside…
Good things first. This book is ABSOLUTELY unputdownable! It has always kept me on the edge of my seat. The chapters are very short and full of action, so I was completely glued to the pages. I could not stop reading; I just could not wait to know what happens next!
But… Perhaps I have read too many thrillers, as I guessed the plot twist in the very beginning. Not in all the details, of course, but I got the main point. And it was pretty disappointing to not be surprised when I was supposed to be.
Anyway, I still enjoyed this book a lot, and, most importantly, I have recovered from my slump! I devoured “The Housemaid” in a few days, and had it not been for work and studies, it could have taken me a day to read it from cover to cover.
I fully recommend “The Housemaid” to anyone in a reading slump, especially if you're new to thrillers. And you bet I'll be picking up the sequel! It feels fantastic to be excited about reading again!
❤️ More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books
When I read the blurb, I understood this book was EXACTLY what I needed. Ex-convict Millie is desperate to find any job, and she accidentally lands a housemaid position at the gorgeous mansion of the incredibly rich Winchester family. What could be better? However, Millie's life becomes a nightmare thanks to the jealous Nina Winchester, who makes Millie's existence unbearable. And to top it all off, Millie's attic room can only be locked from the outside…
Good things first. This book is ABSOLUTELY unputdownable! It has always kept me on the edge of my seat. The chapters are very short and full of action, so I was completely glued to the pages. I could not stop reading; I just could not wait to know what happens next!
But… Perhaps I have read too many thrillers, as I guessed the plot twist in the very beginning. Not in all the details, of course, but I got the main point. And it was pretty disappointing to not be surprised when I was supposed to be.
Anyway, I still enjoyed this book a lot, and, most importantly, I have recovered from my slump! I devoured “The Housemaid” in a few days, and had it not been for work and studies, it could have taken me a day to read it from cover to cover.
I fully recommend “The Housemaid” to anyone in a reading slump, especially if you're new to thrillers. And you bet I'll be picking up the sequel! It feels fantastic to be excited about reading again!
❤️ More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books