The Maid- A Novel by Nita Prose
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Web ID: 15413996A Different Perspective!
Seeing the world through Molly the Maid's perspective made for an enjoyable story. Her struggle to understand the nuances of speech and nonverbal signals leads to misunderstandings with others. Her grandmother helped her navigate social situations and gain the job she loves, being a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. Her grandmother's death leaves her without the foundation that helped guide her through life. As the story progresses, her friends do their best to help her out and step up fully when she is implicated in a murder case. I eagerly read the book to find out how things would end. The characters are well developed, and the pacing is good. I look forward to reading more in this series!
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Fantastic mystery and wonderful characters!
This audiobook hooked me so strongly that I listened to half in one session and the other half the next day. I adored Molly, a neurodivergent maid caught up in a murder investigation at her hotel after she discovers a body. It was a tense read because while Molly was strong and stood up for herself in many ways, she was also vulnerable to people using her for their own benefit. Her group of true friends were absolutely wonderful; their combination of respect, understanding and care for her was heartwarming. I can’t wait to continue this series!
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Loved It!
I had put off reading this for a number of reasons: I rarely enjoy books that people rave about and I was afraid of the way Molly might be treated at work because of her unusual demeanor (as mentioned in the description). Whatever reservations I have were allayed as I moved through the book. Molly was delightful and I loved her quirky speech and mannerisms, which were polite and maybe a little dated but fun, nonetheless. While I did find her trusting nature a little frustrating, it added to the novel and made the story flow more smoothly. I enjoyed investigating with her and her new friends and look forward to more in the series.
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Cozy mystery with a unique perspective
This book has all the key ingredients to a lighthearted and fun murder mystery: interesting characters, intrigue, twists, and a touch of romance. I genuinely cared about the main character as she stumbled upon a murder scene and tried to navigate her way out of the mess. She has a personality unique to your typical heroines and a gripping backstory that will tug at your heartstring. The writing style is casual and easy to follow; not the best or the most eloquent, but a page-turner nonetheless. I recommend this book to mystery lovers who have a soft spot for Ted-Lasso style heartfelt moments.
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Character driven
I love this series and Molly. Good old fashion maid and mystery.
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Not for me
I'm starting this review with just a large exhale, haha. This was a rough read for me. Though this is a work of fiction and meant to be more heartwarming or a romp than an actual murder mystery - it was still difficult for me to connect with this on any level. Most of the book felt much more like watching a train wreck because I couldn't stop reading (even when I was physically cringing and yelling at the main character.) The last act of this book was what saved it for me. The characters and plot came together well, and the ending was very endearing. Overall, I'm rounding up my review to 3 stars. Authors put so much work, effort, time, and heart into their books and I don't want to discredit that. This book just wasn't for me.
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Disappointed
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own. It's always a disappointment for me when I don't enjoy a book that gets rave reviews and awards. Despite getting this book from NetGalley, I also bought the book because of all the hype! While it was a well-written book, I just didn't find it very believable. Main character, who I know was neuro diverse, just didn't seem authentic to me. I am the mother of an autistic child and I was cringing at some of the scenes. Sorry to say, I wouldn't recommend.
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3.5 stars
I gave this one 3.5 stars. I struggled to read this story. I found it hard to like Molly at many times. While I can appreciate a unique character, at some points, her naiveness and her quirks made her hard to relate to. The mystery itself was intriguing and I stuck it out through the story because I wanted to know who dun it.
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