A review by sophiesometimesreads
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

2 stars, maybe 2.5 if I'm feeling generous.

Look, I think this thriller has its audience but that audience is not me. If you're looking to branch into thrillers, then you may really enjoy this but, as someone who has read their fair share of thrillers, this felt very "been there, done that". I guessed the whole resolution with more than 100 pages to go, which equates to about 60% of the way through this book. The dialogue felt clunky, the characters underdeveloped and surface level, and the plot was very convenient. I also didn't find it very thrilling, more dramatic, but this was also because I predicted a lot of the plot. It was easy to read though and quick to get through, so I can see why people like it. Overall, not a completely awful book but it just didn't do much for me personally, and may not be your cup of tea if you've read a few thrillers.