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Housemaid book series

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stonkytonk11 · 04/08/2024 20:01

Has anyone read these books by Freida McFadden? I picked up The Housemaids Secret in the charity shop
(second one in the series) and loving it so far. My question is should I be reading them
In order? Is that important?

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DancingNotDrowning · 18/08/2024 18:33

Just finished book three which is one of the most tediously dull books I’ve ever experienced.

i had it on audible so it was easier to half listen, but if I’d been reading it I’d have given up. It was dreadful

britneyisfree · 14/08/2024 13:13

Yes, it got quite silly!!

The third one is the worst.

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stonkytonk11 · 14/08/2024 12:48

I've finished it now, not sure how I feel about it. Enjoyable enough read but the ending was too holey for me and I felt like the writing wasn't as great near the end?. I'll give the second one a read at some point though.

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stonkytonk11 · 12/08/2024 15:35

I'm about two thirds of the way though and I'm enjoying it but I don't know. Something feels a bit far fetched/almost silly about it and I loved the style of writing at the start but part two isn't as good so far. Will definitely finish it though 🙂

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Hellohah · 12/08/2024 12:53

I've only read the first one, and won't be reading anymore.
No idea if you need to read in order though :(

OrchardBlack · 10/08/2024 20:23

I too liked one and two but have heard bad things about 3.

The first ones the best IMO, enjoy OP!

SauviGone · 06/08/2024 15:24

Clawdy · 06/08/2024 15:01

Are they as good as the Nita Prose "Maid" books? Or completely different?

They’re completely different.

Nita Prose’s books are (imo) Eleanor Oliphant meets mystery/cosy crime.

Freida McFadden’s books are probably categorised as psychological thriller.

Clawdy · 06/08/2024 15:01

Are they as good as the Nita Prose "Maid" books? Or completely different?

Portfun24 · 05/08/2024 22:07

I liked the first two but found the third one a let down.

LouH5 · 05/08/2024 22:07

I would say read them in order, but seeing as you’ve already started the second one, that advice may be too little too late!

I absolutely loved 1 and 2 but thought the third was a bit different and didn’t enjoy it as much. I still liked it, but it was nowhere near as good as the first two!

SauviGone · 04/08/2024 20:09

Definitely read them in order. I loved the first 2, unfortunately book 3 was so tedious I couldn’t finish it.

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stonkytonk11 · 04/08/2024 20:07

Okay, thanks for that! I have only read a few chapters of book 2 so will park it and go for book one on the kindle 👍

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BrendaSmall · 04/08/2024 20:03

Yes definitely read them in order, I’ve read book 1, I’ve just started on book 2, and I’ve got book 3 already for when I finish 2!

LittleSparklyStar · 04/08/2024 20:02

Yes! Read them in order. It’s not IMPORTANT but it will make a lot more sense. Also
enjoy! I loved these books

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