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The Family Remains

Lisa Jewell

3.74 AVERAGE


a great sequel that wrapped up the characters’ storylines perfectly! still suspenseful and a page turner but less disturbing than its predecessor

I know people begged for a sequel to The Family Upstairs, but I don't think this book was necessary. Not nearly as good as the first one. I enjoyed getting more of Rachel's story, but otherwise nothing actually happens. 

bernadettem7's review

3.0
dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character

Excellent sequel.
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

honeybee14's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 23%

Can’t get into, might pick up later. 

This was an excellent sequel. It was well written and kept me turning the pages. Great characters with twisted and interesting stories.
adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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justinelack's review

3.5
mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated

Interesting but not really needed after the last book. I enjoyed Rachel's part of the story, and her and Lucy's ending.