The Housemaid

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.

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.

I have not seen the movie, or the trailer. I prefer to read a book before doing so, and because of that, I won’t have a comparison. This is a must read! Such a well written story, and a plot and ending that I truly didn’t see coming!

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!

Such a good book and a quick, easy read that keeps you hooked. The book came in good, new condition.

I read this in less than 24 hours in three sittings. Taut, tense, with a delicious twist. I can see why it will soon be a movie. Ending was a wee bit predictable, but still a good story.

This book kept my attention and couldn't put it down! Thriller and funny all in one. Its a must read.

Very twisty and suspenseful! It reads nice and easy; you can really finish this in a few days. I gave it 4 out of 5 only because the shocking " villain " just sort of.....died. Sorta rushed and glossed over. But hey, I'm just an average bum so take my opinion with a few grains of salt haha