The Maid: A Novel (Molly the Maid)

This is the kind of book to read while on vacation and it just happens to be at your disposal. I felt like the first few chapters of the book had great potential as you get the immediate innocence and social restrictions of the main character but the plot fizzled and felt lost at the end. And the epilogue was not satisfactory as much as a general disappointment and after thought.

As someone who had heard a great deal of buzz surrounding “The Maid” by Nita Prose, I was eager to delve into its pages and explore the world it promised to uncover. However, what I found within the book’s narrative left me feeling largely disappointed and frustrated, leading to a less than satisfying reading experience. The main character’s struggle with understanding social cues brought out a mix of emotions in me. Sometimes, I found myself thinking, “How can she not see what’s going on?” I had to stop myself from getting too angry. The mystery of the story was interesting and kept me engaged. However, my frustration with the main character made it hard to fully enjoy the plot. It felt like her struggles were overshadowing the mystery that I wanted to unravel. Taking a step back, I realized that maybe I wasn’t patient enough with the main character’s flaws. But, I’ve come to understand that I’m just not a fan of “unreliable” main characters. It was tough for me to connect with her feelings, and I had to rely on other characters’ stories to piece together the whole picture. Looking back, I see that “The Maid” is a balance between my personal preferences and the author’s intent. Even though I struggled with the main character, I still appreciate the diverse range of characters in literature. While the mystery was intriguing, my emotional reactions made it a bit hard to fully dive into the story. In the end, “The Maid” taught me that different readers can take different paths through the same story. It’s a reminder that our feelings and perspectives play a big role in how we experience a book.

Not a fan of the author's portrayal of a person on the spectrum. Was it on purpose that I couldn't connect or root for Molly? Others have done a better job developing characters, such as Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine or 600 Hours of Edward. The mystery aspect was just okay for me.

I really enjoyed this book and the plot twist

Clever, insightful and amusing.