Reviews tagging 'Infertility'

The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

3 reviews

jaydub0221's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Since this sequel serves a purpose of tying up loose ends & filling in the blanks, it wasn’t as thrilling or nail-biting as “The Family Upstairs”. BUT that being said, I still enjoyed it for what it was and I was happy to delve back into the lives of the Lambs. I appreciated the additional storylines and characters that tacked onto the original story, and although the loose ends were tied up just a liiiiiittle too neatly for my liking, I would still recommend this to anyone that has read the first (and if you haven’t read the first, you absolutely should).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Suicide, Death of parent, Murder, Child abuse, Cursing, and Death

Minor: Abortion, Infertility, Child death, Drug use, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Animal death, and Dementia

elle_e_d_light's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

3.0

This was a wholly unnecessary sequel with an ending to this story that wrapped up just a bit to cleanly for my taste. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, and Rape

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infertility, and Suicide

If you've read the first book, you shouldn't be surprised at any of the content in this one. A lot of the events of the first book are either mentioned or continue throughout this book.

lottiemilne's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sweet ending until the last sentence (????) i enjoyed how the characters crossed over 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death, Infertility, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Rape, Murder, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse