The Housemaid

Oh Wow!!! This book is totally awesome and I enjoyed reading it from cover to cover. This book is the best psychological thriller that I have ever read. I love Freida McFadden and her books are always good but this one is excellent. This book has twists and turns that I never would have though of. I highly recommend the book to you all and I know you are going to love "The Housemaid." I sure did. Please let us know what you think. Millie recently got released from prison and now she is having a very hard time hanging onto a job of any kind. And then she applies for a job as housemaid for Nina Winchester. The Winchesters' are one of the most prominent families in this town. If I get this job I will be all set and can finally move out of my car, The house where I would be working is gorgeous and the job is an in-house position, and the pay is great. The family consists of Nina, her husband Andrew and her eight year old daughter Cecilia. And hooray Nina finally calls I got the job! I start the next day, Cleaning, cooking and occasionally taking care of Cecilia. This job is going to be easy. My bedroom is in the attic but I do have my own bathroom. Boy was I wrong about the easy job, Cecilia is a spoiled little brat and cries about everything, Nina is a night mare she has lost it and she can not be all there. The second day I am there I come down and she is destroying the kitchen all because she left her PTA notes on the counter and now they are gone. She says I stole her notes. The only good thing with the job is the husband Andrew, he is so nice and very handsome too. Will I be able to put up with Nina and all of her fits? Will she fire me? Can I ever get alone with Cecilia? And most of all can I keep Andrew off of my mind and respect that he is a married man?

Nina Winchester’s elegant home hides dangerous secrets, and when a young woman takes a job as the housemaid, she discovers just how twisted the family truly is. Every day brings small deceptions, subtle power plays, and the constant question: who’s really in control? This book had been sitting on my TBR for far too long, but with the movie out, I finally picked it up and I wasn’t disappointed. As expected from Freida McFadden, it’s full of suspense, tension, and twists that keep you turning pages. I guessed the big twist, but the journey to get there was gripping and thoroughly enjoyable. A must-read for fans of domestic suspense and psychological thrillers.

What a read! I couldn’t put it down. It took me 5 days to complete this book, probably could have read it in a day if I didn’t have things like work or kids. I’m new to Ms. McFaddens books and I have to say I love how she writes. Keeps me engaged. I have read the other two books and they’re just as good. The first one is the best in my opinion. I am now exploring her other books. This author is really great at twist endings!

For many years, I read nothing but non-fiction. I wanted to learn something. Something that I could apply to my life, that would improve it, make it better. Knowledge that would transform my personality. Transform me into a happier person. I wasn't interested in just more distraction. Lately, though, I've opened my mind to venture into works of fiction. In my search to find the right book, I noticed that this author had many six-digit, positive reviews. This one, The Housemaid, had the highest review count. I purchased the paperback copy. I know that this may seem strange to some, but there is just this sense of satisfaction when you see a book on your shelves, that you began and finished. I really enjoyed this story. It seemed plausible. Something that could really happen. I loved that in the beginning; I fell under the impression that a certain character was the flawed one, the dysfunctional one, the one who was bat crazy. She made me angry, because in real life, there are certainly people like that. Then, as the story progressed, I realized that this person, whom I thought was loco, was really highly intelligent. She had masterminded the entire tangle. There is a little bit of romance, also, that had me rooting for the two people who were attracted to each other. I truly enjoyed the twists and turns, and being surprised when things turned out to be the opposite of what I was led to believe. The ending was satisfying, and I enjoyed the book so much that I immediately ordered another from this author. I also enjoyed that one so much that I finished it in three sitting. Two with The Housemaid. I highly recommend any book that this author has written. She certainly rekindled my love of reading!

It's not the most elegant writing, but it's the plot twists that kept me guessing until the end, and for which I give five stars. I also wanted to read it because I wanted to keep myself under control until the movie streams and keep myself from spending $20 for a movie. This book was $10 and now I'll just patiently wait until whenever it's close to being free to see the movie. Curiosity has been satiated. I just can't spend that much money for one movie rental, when I already have a streaming bill.

This book reminded me of some others I have read in the past, little elements here and there. I thought I had it figured out a few times, and while some guesses were dead on, there were still some surprises in there. Fast read, hooked right off the bat, I read this book in about 8 hours total, short chapters, easy characters. Intrigued for the second book, hoping it doesn’t fizzle or become repetitive.

The book is engaging from the beginning. You want to know the why behind the strange things occurring. There is a twist that I wasn't expecting but thoroughly enjoyed. I don't want to say too much or I will ruin it for someone that hasn't read it yet. I recommend this book.

A very good read with a surprise ending. Don't drop it before you get to the second section. The novel is composed of three sections. The first section is a bit slow as the character and situation of one of the characters is developed. The second section does the same for other characters but is shorter as well as more exciting reading. The third section is short, scary, and very exciting. All in all, a very good read.