Reviews

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

nbrandquist's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

szilvicsanyi's review against another edition

5.0

Brilliant plot. Fascinating characters to love and hate. Different timelines and points of views woven together excellently.

gdsunshine's review against another edition

4.0

Great! wouldn't change a thing!

hannah_dougshaw's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

amandalynnhuffman's review against another edition

4.0

Really dark. Really twisted. Predictable parts, but surprising parts too. Definitely gives your brain a workout.

Lisa Jewell books always leave me a little hungover and this was no exception. So much to pick through. I’m not sure what I think or feel about most of the characters.

There was so much darkness and evil in this book that I will need a good palate cleanser, for sure.

lilays43's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

melkh's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

layadlin's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

gemlobz's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

aesa1993's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5