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The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher

11 reviews

sare1125's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Death, and Terminal illness

nachobasic_itch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Infidelity, Grief, Pregnancy, Murder, Kidnapping, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Chronic illness, Car accident, Vomit, and Miscarriage

boba_n_books's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This suburban thriller is the first one in a while that actually made me gasp out loud.

We follow two POVs: Juno, a former therapist who decides to move in with a family in one of the best houses in Seattle; and Winnie, a wife and mother living the life she's always dreamed. Both of these women are complex, self-centered, and flawed--neither of them can see the harm their selfish choices leave in their wake.

The further you get into this tangled web of secrets, the more twisted the story becomes. If you like dark and creepy family stories, The Wrong Family is the one for you.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Death, and Stalking

Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Sexual assault, Miscarriage, and Infertility

amris's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Stalking, Violence, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Infidelity, Murder, Kidnapping, Child death, and Panic attacks/disorders

hannahs_library__'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Violence, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Child death, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Suicide, Miscarriage, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Blood, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Vomit, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Car accident, Alcoholism, Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Infertility, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Drug abuse

riella_reads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

 

I'm not really sure what to say on this one, other than I definitely feel creeped out and unsettled. I also feel a little bit like the ending didn't have the closure I needed. What I will say is that I was interested in it for the most part and wanted to know what happened next. I also totally understand why some people hated this book and why it gets a lot of hate. It just happened to work for me.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Infertility, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Vomit, Blood, Child death, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, Excrement, Murder, and Stalking

harpy_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

This book is full of twists and turns you don't expect, and the way that it jumps between two female protagonists is really interesting. At times, things were a tiny bit hard to follow, but overall the book was great. I'd probably recommend it to a friend that is into this type of book, but not to someone who isn't generally interested in this genre, and I might read it again in the future. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Stalking

Moderate: Suicide, Gun violence, Drug use, Drug abuse, Child death, and Infertility

Minor: Miscarriage, Car accident, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

kelly_e's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

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

1.0

Title: The Wrong Family
Author: Tarryn Fisher
Genre: Thriller
Rating: 1 
Pub Date: December 29 2020

T H R E E • W O R D S

Domestic Drama • Unrealistic • Slow-paced

📖 S Y N O P S I S
Winnie has worked hard to build the perfect life for herself, her husband, Nigel, and their teenage son, Sam. Keeping up appearances is something she excels at, but when things begin to unravel, she senses she is losing control. Juno, a former therapist, has lost it all and now finds herself battling illness and homeless. When she takes an interest in the Crouch family living across from the park, they appear to be the perfect family. Looking for a place to live out her remaining days, Juno soon moves into the Crouches' home where she learns they are hiding a deep dark secret that could change everyone's lives.

💭 T H O U G H T S
Where do I even begin with this book?! I received it in a book box, and was disappointed because I disliked The Wives so much. When I saw it as one of the book monthly choices for my bookclub I knew it was now or never. Shocker - I hated this one as well! The plot, the cast of characters, and the writing all seemed extremely disjointed, and poorly executed. When it takes until the final 50 pages to really get to the story, there's something wrong. In my opinion, Fisher tried to pack too much into one story, and didn't really know where she wanted it to go. For this reason (among others) it failed miserably. While the first two sections are rather slow, I thought the plot line had potential, but it all went completely downhill from there. It definitely felt like a novel that was written in a rush, and poorly researched, leading to a highly unbelievable ending. And my BIGGEST issue was with the language use throughout and using mental illness as a plot took in such a negative light. Overall it was just not an enjoyable read, and if not for bookclub, I'd have definitely DNFed it. Don't waste your time on this one.

📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• No one!

🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
(and the only parts of the book I liked)

"Unfortunately, we aren't the only ones in control of our story arcs. Outsiders have an influence, too."

"'You never stop grieving, but I suppose you know that, don't you?'
She knew all too well that no matter how fresh the day was, the rot of the grief permeated through it. No day was safe, no hour, no minute; grief came and went as it pleased.
'No, but you find new things to be hopeful about as your move forward.'" 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, and Stalking

Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide

harmful portrayal of mental illness, mention of overdose and molestation

pinkberryoasis's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Stalking