Book · 2022 · nyt:trade-fiction-paperback=2023-05-14
The Housemaid
Why people recommend it
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller centered on a young woman who takes a live-in job working for a wealthy couple, only to uncover dark secrets in their home. On an episode of Modern Wisdom titled How Love Actually Works - Dr Anna Machin, Chris Williamson recommended that listeners skip forward by about ninety seconds if they wanted to avoid a detailed summary of the plot. Later, on the same podcast in an episode titled 2.75M Q&A - Womens Value, Loneliness & Bernie Sanders - #850, Chris Williamson brought up the book again, mentioning that he had read it during his exploration of the thriller and suspense genre and found it to be actually pretty good. These mentions on Modern Wisdom highlighted the widespread appeal of fast-paced genre fiction and offered listeners a casual recommendation from the host regarding his reading habits. Williamson noted his genuine enjoyment of the suspenseful narrative while guiding his audience through plot details. Through these conversations, the podcast underscored how contemporary thriller novels capture the attention of hosts and readers looking for engaging entertainment, proving that the suspenseful page-turner holds broad appeal for audiences navigating popular fiction genres in their leisure time.
Who recommended it
- Chris Williamson Recommended
Chris Williamson — 2 mentions
“so I read the housemaid uh that's actually pretty good”
“I mean for anyone who wants to read the housemade uh the book uh skip forward by about 90 seconds”