The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

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Read, Katy (February 4, 2019). "Review: Maid, by Stephanie Land". The Star Tribune . Retrieved February 16, 2019.

Freeman, Betsie. "Author of 'Maid,' who clawed way out of poverty, has message for Omahans". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved November 18, 2022. But Ruby receives a box on her first day at work. A mysterious box wrapped in red ribbon and white paper that reveals a grotesque scene of her as a doll lying in a pool of blood at the foot of the stairs. But she soon realizes she's made a mistake. The strict housekeeper, Mrs Huxley, watches her every move, emerging from the shadows when least expected. Lord Howard’s son, Alex, takes an interest in her, and as a former addict, she finds herself drawn to him. There’s a general atmosphere of unease at Highwood Hall, from the narrow tunnels laced throughout the sprawling house, to the abandoned north wing, rumored to be haunted. It’s easy to imagine the secrets hidden within these walls, like the secrets she holds close. But I soon realise I've made a mistake. The strict housekeeper, Mrs Huxley, watches my every move, emerging from the shadows when least expected. Lord Howard's son, Alex, takes an interest in me, and as a former addict, I find myself drawn to him because I know he's bad for me. Madden, Margaret (2022-01-09). "Nita Prose's the Maid isn't the tidy triumph it could have been". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-09-14 . Retrieved 2023-08-30.Sarah A. Denzil is a Wall Street Journal bestselling suspense writer. She is also known as young adult author Sarah Dalton. So what do you like to watch on television?” I ask, hoping she’ll take the hint. She frowns like I offended her. “I prefer to read.” “That’s great! What do you like to read?” “Books.” “What kind of books?” “The kind with words.”

Barry Award Nominations 2023". Deadly Pleasures. Archived from the original on 2023-03-01 . Retrieved 2023-03-02. She longs to find out about who she was and why she made the decision to give her baby to her sister to raise. What happened to her? Ruby’s aunt doesn’t know either but Ruby needs to figure this out to move forward in her life.There's no real surprise about the who of anything and the why is surface-level villain behavior. And even though I liked our edgy main character, I still didn't get *why* she would put up with certain things. Sarah lives in Yorkshire with her partner, enjoying the scenic countryside and rather unpredictable weather. What at first seemed like a blessing slowly turns into something akin to a living nightmare. Her mistress Nina, our second main character, seems to take delight in driving her insane, apparently creating messes only to watch Millie clean them up. What’s more, she keeps telling strange lies about her own nine-year-old daughter Cecelia, all while driving her husband Andrew to the brink of total despair. Ghost is another word for maid. No matter how close you believe you are to your family, one day you will mean nothing to them.

There's a general atmosphere of unease at Highwood Hall, from the narrow tunnels laced throughout the sprawling house, to the abandoned north wing, rumoured to be haunted. It's easy to imagine the secrets hidden within these walls, like the secrets I hold close. a b Scott, Sheena. " 'Maid', Becoming Netflix's Biggest Limited-Series, Is A Must-See". Forbes . Retrieved December 1, 2021.McFadden knows exactly how to consistently raise the stakes in her novel, always keeping them in sight and never letting us forget the seemingly constant danger our characters are in. The fact she found a way to make two cunning enemies inhabit the same house only benefits the plot, doing wonders in maintaining a tense atmosphere with little room for respite. Khosla, Proma (August 8, 2022). "How 'Maid' Set a Record That Didn't Have Anything to Do with Netflix Numbers". IndieWire . Retrieved September 6, 2022.

With the heavy emphasis placed by the author on the psychological aspect of this novel, you might assume there would be little room left to make a thriller out of it. However, Freida McFadden manages to challenge expectations, making The Housemaid one of the more agitated and nail-biting thrillers I’ve had the pleasure of reading recently. Former Washington resident Stephanie Land's bestselling memoir inspires Netflix series 'Maid' ". The Seattle Times. September 27, 2021 . Retrieved November 18, 2022. Combined Print & E-Book Fiction". The New York Times. 2022-01-23. Archived from the original on 2023-04-07 . Retrieved 2023-08-30. There’s something in his expression that sends a chill down my spine. And then he shakes his head, almost imperceptibly. Almost like he’s trying to warn me. But he doesn’t say a word.”Rogers, Jenny (February 1, 2019). "From Middle Class to Homeless: A Mother's Unapologetic Memoir". The Washington Post . Retrieved February 16, 2019. I will concede the first half of the book does move a little more slowly, largely to give the author the chance to drum up the mystery to her liking, to leave clues laying about for our benefit, and naturally, to create expectations which will subsequently be shattered. The author obviously takes great pleasure in misdirecting her readers and getting them caught up on red herrings, to the point where it felt as if she was challenging me directly. Audie Award Finalists and Winners". AudioFile Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-08-30 . Retrieved 2023-08-30. Wow what a complete copy of the original Korean movie "The Housemaid (2010)" . The title, the story, the plot, even the script, everything. Just wow... I am just a little bit entertained with the actress. Ya this Phillipines one is much more prettier than the Korean one. The guy is more good looking too.