Each month Abington Library will feature a favorite book from a faculty, staff member, or student. They will give a brief synopsis of their chosen book. Instructions can be found on the instructions tab or at libguides.asub.edu/VanguardSpotlightBook/Instructions.
Makaiya Minner is a freshman at ASU-Beebe with a major in political science. Future plans - 2 + 2 transfer plan with UALR to earn a bachelors in political science and attend law school at UALR as well.
Summary
The Housemaid by Freida Mcfadden starts with a girl named Millie who is struggling to find employment. After searching, she believes that she's found the perfect job being hired by Nina Winchester as a housemaid. While being employed in the Winchesters home, Millie begins to realize that this couple is not what they seem. The story is told from Millie's point of view, but after a big plot twist and a change in narration, the reader begins to understand what the truth is behind the relationship between Nina and her husband Andrew.
Why did I choose this book?
I chose this book because this was one of the first books to get me interested in reading psychological thrillers. It is not what I was expecting at all and the story does a great job of pulling the reader in with little details that pave the way for the story. I think this book would be great for someone who is in a reading slump like I was when I read this book. It was a great change in scenery from the books I usually read and it is a lot deeper than it may seem on the surface. The book discusses lots of psychological abuse and while reading it, it's easy to put yourself in the characters shoes.
