The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

*Note - Crowfoot Library is on Nose Hill drive*
Here are some questions to think about before the meeting:

# The Housemaid – Book Club Discussion Guide (Spoiler-Free)

### 1. Character & Motivation

1. Which character did you find the most intriguing, and why?
2. Did any character surprise you with their decisions or behavior?
3. Were there moments where you felt empathy for a character you didn’t expect?

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### 2. Themes & Ideas

4. What do you think the book explores about trust and deception?
5. How does the story handle themes of family, loyalty, or personal boundaries?
6. Did the setting influence the mood or tension of the story?

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### 3. Writing & Style

7. How did the author build suspense throughout the story?
8. Were there particular scenes or chapters that stood out to you for their pacing or intensity?
9. How did the perspective or narration affect your experience of the story?

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### 4. Personal Reflection

10. Were there any moments that made you question how you might react in a similar situation?
11. Did this story change or reinforce any ideas you have about human behavior or relationships?
12. If you could ask the author one question about the book, what would it be?

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### 5. Fun / Lighthearted

13. Which character would you most like to have as a neighbor or friend (without spoilers!)?
14. Did the story feel more like a “page-turner thriller” or a “psychological puzzle”?
15. If this story were adapted into a movie, which scene do you think would be most gripping on screen?