The Maid: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel (Molly the Maid)

Ugh. So inconsistent and unbelievable. I am not really sure where to start. Molly the maid is whatever suits the author's whim in the story. Native when that fits but incredibly conniving and ruthless when that works better. But we are supposed to believe she is an entirely simple person. I don't want to include too many spoilers but almost nothing she does seems possible based on what she had just done in the previous pages.

Loved the unexpected twist at the end. Great way to be placed in the mind if a learning different person.

Comforting cosy mystery. I loved the main character and her quirks. Her literal interpretation of her world is refreshing, but in the middle of the book her naiveté becomes frustrating. Molly's sense of decorum and rules allow her to live her life in some comfort, but they become a hindrance later in the story. Not sure if this is an entirely accurate portrayal of someone on the spectrum. The character is reminiscent of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory, and I am not sure if that is a positive. Overall a pleasant interlude, no real surprises, but a very cosy ending for the characters. Makes me want to clean, there is even a schedule in the back of the book.

Not as good as I expected. Even though it had a twist, it was very predictable at times and the characters should have been better developed. Nothing compared to Agatha Christie or Colombo, both of which are referenced in the book.

I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did! I loved Molly the Maid, and the story was a fun mystery while being pretty hilarious in parts!