The Housemaid by Freida McFadden was an engaging psychological thriller with plenty of twists to keep me on edge. While I don’t have detailed notes since I read this before starting my book tracker spreadsheet, I remember feeling that the chemistry between the main characters didn’t quite land for me, which dampened some of the emotional impact. That said, the pacing and unexpected turns were gripping, making this a solid 4-star read.
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid is a gripping psychological thriller that follows Millie, a young woman hired to work in an grand but unsettling home. As she navigates the strange dynamics of her employers, she begins to uncover shocking secrets that could change everything. The fast-paced narrative keeps readers guessing with its twists and atmospheric tension, even if the emotional connection between characters doesn’t always hit the mark.
Murder
Domestic violence
Emotional abuse
Physical abuse
Verbal abuse
Sexual abuse
Sexual assault (mentioned)
Torture
Drugging
Hostage situations
Mental health hospitalization
Depression (mentioned)
Delusions (mentioned)
Suicide (mentioned)
Cheating
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Published: 26th April 2022
The Housemaid Series
Book 1 of 4
329 pages
10 hours
Quotes from The Housemaid
- The perfect family always has the darkest secrets.
- Sometimes, the most dangerous people are the ones closest to you.
The Housemaid Character Fan Art
Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid is being adapted into a feature film by Lionsgate and Hidden Pictures. The movie will star Sydney Sweeney as Millie and Amanda Seyfried as Nina. With the story’s dark twists and mysterious characters coming to life on screen, this adaptation is sure to inspire even more creative fan art.
Left to right, Nina, Millie and Andrew
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My Rating of The Housemaid
If a friend asked me if I would recommend this book, my answer would be Maybe.
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