Sarah’s Comments (group member since Jan 06, 2024)

Sarah’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

This was a great book, it was my top book from January this year!

I read this book over the summer and definitely enjoyed it, so I look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts. I haven’t read the others in the series yet but they’re on my TBR pile.

Ok, so I just finished it and it was definitely a wild ride. I did find some parts predictable but overall I liked the book.

Some Thoughts
1. I don't think a POV from Andrew was necessary. The book was definitely a thriller but I think below the surface it was also a story about strong female characters who although flawed do what they need to do to survive in what is often a male dominated world. Although this is my take on it, after finding out what he was doing I wouldn't want to be in his head as a reader.

2. I did think that Andrew was too good to be true. I kept thinking why is this man with Nora what else is going on here that we don't know yet. To me it just seemed way too odd about their cookie cutter life. Ultimately it was taking Millie to the Broadway show and then to a fancy restaurant where I totally didn't believe the story he was throwing.

3. The ending or more so the epilogue. I thought it was entertaining how the author set it up for Millie being a hit man for abusive men in the future. I wasn't expecting that at all.

4. No I don't think this would have happened
with these two characters if they themselves didn't know people who were victimized. As others have said above, the cop part I didn't agree with at all. The ending seemed rushed and almost like a cop out after the rest of the book.

5. I wasn't surprised by this revelation at the end. Did it affect him mentally, absolutely but there's no excuse for what he did.

Overall I liked the book up until the ending. It was rushed and I thought kind of messy at the end.

Currently listening to the audiobook and am enjoying it so far. I’ve made it to Part II. So far, nothing has overly shocked me yet in terms of storyline.

I’m going to try to get the audiobook of the Housemaid to listen to. It’s been on my list for awhile.

Hi everyone, I’m Sarah. I live in New York and I’m mommy to two little boys and wife to an amazing husband. During the week I teach social studies to about 135 high schoolers. I love history and of course reading. Looking forward to meeting everyone.