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A review by booktalkwithkarla
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
First we meet Nina in a page-turning prologue. Then we go back 3 months to meet Millie who is interviewing to be a housemaid for Nina. From the first chapter the reader has to decide if Millie is reliable or not. I had to read this quickly (and during the day) because my heart was racing the entire time. Freida McFadden knows how to keep you turning the pages. This is not my normal genre choice. A friend loaned me a copy because she loved it, then my book club chose it for discussion. I can’t wait to see what they all think. This is sure to be highly discussable. McFadden delivered on what she promised, for sure. I just think this kind of book is not for me. I’m too sensitive and ready for my heart beat to normalize. Read it if you like thrillers.