The Maids by Bernard Frechtman, Jean Genet

43 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction play dark tense slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

Solange and Claire are two housemaids who construct elaborate sadomasochistic rituals when their mistress (Madame) is away. The focus of their role-playing is the murder of Madame and they take turns portraying both sides of the power divide. Thei...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
funny 60%
mysterious 60%
tense 60%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.73

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.