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The Housemaid

Sarah A. Denzil
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The Housemaid

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Sarah A. Denzil

The Housemaid

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Housemaid by Sarah A. Denzil follows a woman working as a housemaid who uncovers unsettling secrets in her employer's household. As she navigates her new environment, she confronts challenges that test her resilience and determination, revealing surprising truths along the way.

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.8

24,343 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Housemaid by Sarah A. Denzil captures readers with its psychological twists and gripping narrative. Praise centers on its suspenseful plot and well-developed characters. However, criticisms note occasional predictability and pacing issues. Overall, it is a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts, balancing tension with human insight.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Housemaid?

Readers who savor dark psychological thrillers with shocking twists will relish Sarah A. Denzil's The Housemaid. Similar to The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, this novel appeals to those intrigued by flawed characters and suspenseful, unpredictable narratives.

3.8

24,343 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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