The Housemaid | BY Freida McFadden
Book Review | Mystery Thriller
My thoughts
Narrative and Plot
The majority of the book is told from our protagonist Millie’s perspective. We see the Winchester house through her eyes and get pulled into this world.
This is a fast-paced story. Were it a Netflix series, this would be one of those limited series you could finish over a weekend. While I don’t want to divulge too much of the plot, it’s best to go into this one blind.
Characters and Conflicts
Millie, Nina, and Andy are the three central characters. The events of the story upend all their lives in irreversible ways. Even though I had an idea where the story was heading, I still wanted to keep going. The writing is definitely entertaining.
About the twist, right from the beginning, I suspected how things would play out. It was so obvious that I kept second-guessing myself. This might be a mild spoiler for both this book and the one I’m about to compare it to, so fair warning. I was reminded of The Wife Between Us. Maybe because I read it in March, and this is the next thriller I picked up. But the central conflict in both books is quite similar.
That being said, The Housemaid is more dramatic and clearly set up for a sequel. I’m definitely curious to read it.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, entertaining thriller, The Housemaid is a good pick. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s gripping and keeps you curious. One of my favourite BookTubers aptly described it as a “popcorn thriller,” and I completely agree. If that’s something you enjoy, give it a go.
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