The Housemaid - By Freida McFadden

“There’s something about this room… a little ball of dread.”

This was such an amazing thriller!

I was actually gifted this book by some of my ex-colleagues during my farewell, which made the reading experience even more special.

A tiny bit got spoiled for me because I had already seen a few movie teasers based on the book, so I could visualise the characters quite clearly. But honestly, that didn’t take away much, the book still keeps you on edge throughout. It’s so gripping that I ended up finishing it in less than 24 hours(similar to Silent Patient).

There are moments where you just want to pause and process because the twists hit you that hard.

The story follows a troubled woman who takes up a job as a housemaid in a seemingly perfect, wealthy household. But very quickly, things start to feel off, and you realise the house is full of dark secrets and complicated dynamics.

It mainly revolves around three characters: Nina, Andrew, and Millie. Nina, the lady of the house, comes across as unpredictable and difficult, while Andrew seems like the charming, supportive husband. Millie, the housemaid, finds herself caught in between their twisted reality. Just when you think you understand what’s going on, the story flips completely and leaves you shocked.

While the story initially feels like it centres around Andrew, it actually belongs to Millie. She’s the only one whose background is explored in depth; I did wish there was more insight into Nina and Andrew as well, but it doesn’t take away from the overall experience.

The biggest strength of the book is definitely the twists. It’s fast-paced and addictive.

That said, it’s not very deep or literary, but highly entertaining. The Silent Patient still remains my top thriller, but this one is definitely worth the read.

If you enjoy easy, dark, twisty thrillers, this is absolutely an indulging book.

“He has no idea this is just the beginning.”

AS: Happy Reading!😀

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