The Housemaid Is WatchingThe Housemaid Is Watching
What it's about
Millie and her family finally have a home of their own, and a friendly neighbor, Mrs. Lowell, waving across the picket fence. But when Mrs. Lowell sees Millie's husband, a strange look crosses her face. Millie's past is far behind them, she tells herself, and she'll do anything to keep it that way.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 48 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
The Housemaid
The Housemaid's Secret
The WitchGood to know
It's the third Housemaid book; start with The Housemaid. Avoid spoilers.
By the numbers
- Readers15 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller79 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz41 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #260 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #286 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1644 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is The Housemaid Is Watching worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 48 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,644 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Housemaid Is Watching about?
Millie and her family finally have a home of their own, and a friendly neighbor, Mrs. Lowell, waving across the picket fence. But when Mrs. Lowell sees Millie's husband, a strange look crosses her face. Millie's past is far behind them, she tells herself, and she'll do anything to keep it that way.
How long does it take to read The Housemaid Is Watching?
About 10 hours (402 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Housemaid Is Watching?
If you liked it, try The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden or The Witch by Freida McFadden.