Reviews

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

twentythree's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

louesums's review against another edition

3.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 3.5

I really liked the story it wasn’t what I was expecting it to be. It was creepy cause how does one person get that much influence and take over a household over a matter of time. I didn’t like that it only scratched the surface of these characters and we didn’t really get to see any of Lucy’s past POV just current which didn’t feel super relevant to past plot lines. I get why but I wish we had more past POV from her not just Henry. Also they were all rushing back for the baby but why did they wait so long? It was good but it didn’t wow me like other books I’ve read by Lisa Jewel.

pastagoblin666's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.25

amyswan_'s review against another edition

4.0

I had no expectations for this book at all but I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was rich, dark and intricately twisted. I was engrossed throughout and mostly satisfied with the conclusion. I did feel that it should’ve come with a trigger warning about abuse though?

moneisreading's review against another edition

4.0

Such a great book and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read the sequel.

sleepytimebooks'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

4.0

ohitsly's review against another edition

3.5

really enjoyed it !
loved the psychological aspects and family dramas 

amixmcg's review

4.0

This was a very good book! It took a bit of time to get used to the writing style and pov switches, but I think since I read it in a short space of time I could follow along easily.

I just love Lisa Jewell lol, all her books are on a lot of my niche interests so I find them very fun and interesting

laurenslovelylittlelife's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

cocoloco3639's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0