I didn’t know what to expect from this book, but it definitely surprised me. The story follows a young woman who has just been released from prison and starts working as a maid for a seemingly unhinged housewife. She’s given a tiny closet to live in. Looks like it could only be locked from the outside. This instantly sets a claustrophobic, unsettling atmosphere and it only gets worse from there.

The book is short, and for me that’s a big plus. If it were longer, I probably wouldn’t have rated it five stars. It’s quick, intense, emotional, scary, and I really enjoyed it.

5/5

BTW, I only purchased it because the author’s first name is Freida and I wanted to read more Frieda Klein. It’s not quite the same first name but it is close.