The Maid

A review I read compared Molly to Amelia Bedelia, which I thought was very fitting. I very much enjoyed this book, although that doesn't mean Molly's portrayal isn't problematic. This book takes place within the last 20 years, this isn't explicitly stated, but it mentions texting/smart phones. It isn't so much that Molly is unbelievable it's unbelievable that autism/neurodivergence doesn't get mentioned. Molly talks about school, so I find it hard to believe that a teacher never sent home a note or something, although one could suppose Gran knew but never explicitly told Molly (cringe).

I did enjoy the book: the pacing, the colorful names and many of the characters were well done. However the more I think and try analyze the more I'm unsure. The missing pillow bothered me for some time, and I feel somewhat unsatisfied but it's explanation

I think I will give this book another listen before my book club meets.

On the second listen I was more satisfied with the ending.