Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

332 reviews

ashleyj_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Death and Murder

Minor: Infertility

amandam71's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I was really excited for this book, but was able to easily guess the plot twist.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Physical abuse

Minor: Sexual assault

maziemouse's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

the biggest mystery was how they got “Millie” out of “Wilhelmina.”

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Torture, Confinement, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Body shaming, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Classism, and Death

readwithjinger's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, Violence, and Physical abuse

thelibraryofanolive's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Medical content, Infidelity, Infertility, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, and Death

ilana_pop's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

2.0

The writing was okay, but the trauma porn... This was so unethical and wrong. Highly disturbing.
In terms of plot: if you've read 'Girl on the train' and/or 'Last Mrs Parrish' you've read this one. The wrap up of the story also felt... too smooth. Nope nope nope.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Torture, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Confinement, and Gaslighting

dms3899's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Murder, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Torture, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Death

emmieb98's review

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

emilylott's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Domestic abuse, and Death

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Confinement

Minor: Body shaming and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

mountainstobeach's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is a well-done and fast paced read. Some parts are disturbing and hard to read of course.  There were a few things that did not make sense-such as how (spoiler alert) Enzo did not take action even though he knew there were problems in the house. The daughter’s behavior toward the maid is also a bit confusing-why is she so mean? It seemed to be a bit over the top and unnecessary. Overall, the book is a worthwhile read and will keep you on your toes!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Mental illness