Reviews

De mensen boven ons by Lisa Jewell

katrinahanson's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective sad slow-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

4.0

agica's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

What a fantastic book. I loved every minute. Dark, gripping, informative and interesting. Passing by the actual house made me shiver (yes, I walk in the area once in a week and now it is now giving me the creeps)

whatnataliereadss's review against another edition

4.0

3.5⭐️ Decent! Did I find this totally shocking & twisty? Not massively. Did the events in the house become slightly repetitive? Yes. Did I become totally engrossed in the story & NEED to know what happened at the end? ABSOLUTELY

stinin's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

luci444's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

happycrafter207's review against another edition

3.0

As much as I love psychological thrillers, and perhaps I judge them too harshly.

I really enjoyed the first 3/4 of The Family Upstairs. The story was mysterious, it was fast paced, and it was told from three perspectives that were merging... which made it quite interesting. I always wanted more of each point of view, but the author gave information in such small tid-bits that I felt the need to hurry along so I could continue each individual story.

I really wasn't surprised by the ending at all. It was one of several scenarios I had playing in my head for what may happen. For a psychological thriller to be a top ranked book for me, I really want to be wowed and taken aback. I want to be shocked and surprised. While what happened to the children in the house on Cheyne Walk was horrific, I wish more detail had been given about the day to day life. I wish the author had gotten more inside the head of the victims, or even the perpetrators, and not just given a mere mention of what had been happening for the past few months. It really took away the horror of the situation for me. I want enough description and detail to almost be able to feel what they felt for myself. A great psychological thriller puts my mind in their shoes... and this one just didn't.

ddavenport819's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

addyereadss's review against another edition

4.0

Overall: 3.5/5 stars

Writing: 3.5/5 stars
Characters: 3/5 stars
Plot: 3.5/5 stars
Originality: 4/5 stars
Pacing: 4/5 stars
Cover: 5/5 stars
Ending: 3/5 stars
Enjoyment: 3.5/5 stars

madelynmwhite's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

angelabewick81's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5