Comments on: Review of ‘The Maid’ by Nita Prose

By: nsford

nsford — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:42:45 +0000

In reply to Stephen Writes. Thanks! Yes it's everywhere! Not a favourite but reading it was worthwhile.

By: Stephen Writes

Stephen Writes — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:49:55 +0000

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Everyone seems to be reading this one lately! Nice review

By: nsford

nsford — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:20:19 +0000

In reply to Book_tangled. I think the character of Molly is quite memorable, but the plot isn't!

By: Book_tangled

Book_tangled — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:54:36 +0000

In reply to Book_tangled. I mean it isn't that memorable.

By: Book_tangled

Book_tangled — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:54:06 +0000

I agree. I liked it but it’s that memorable.

By: nsford

nsford — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:56:29 +0000

In reply to Lady Tessa. Thanks for your comment! :) I would describe the book as crime fiction or mystery. Labels for subgenres can be frustrating as they are used in marketing a lot but can backfire and put potential readers off. That's interesting to hear about what the author said. I respect her for that. I'll certainly look out for her next book!

By: Lady Tessa

Lady Tessa — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:09:46 +0000

I wouldn’t call this a cozy mystery. It’s a stand-alone and it doesn’t fit other attributes of cozies. Whenever people aren’t sure what to label mysteries as, they tend to use cozy. It’s becoming a pet peeve of mine. Lol. I thought it was cool that Prose didn’t label Molly. I saw an interview with her and she did that on purpose. She used to be a Special Ed teacher and found people’s reactions to labels absolutely appalling so she didn’t want to do that to her character. It made me love the story even more. Excellent review!