4.57k reviews for:

The Family Remains: Large Print Edition

Lisa Jewell

3.74 AVERAGE

cinnaminskies's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Stalking, Gaslighting

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Pedophilia, Sexual content

kaylee14's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

campbell21's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

julienicole517's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

hazel2910's review against another edition

2.0

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jurg79's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional tense medium-paced

nlmsay's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lamencarelli's review against another edition

3.75

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kendallryan's review against another edition

4.0

---

This was a strong sequel! I often find the sequels unnecessary but as always, Lisa Jewell carefully crafted this story. I thought that The Family Upstairs wrapped up quite well, but this book provided even more context to what happened afterward and closure. I loved getting Rachel’s perspective and really liked her as a dynamic character. This book also offered more insight into Henry which was interesting. I only read The Family Upstairs about 6 months ago, but it was sometimes difficult remembering the characters and what exactly had happened. I would recommend reading the two books as close together as possible.

fluttershy90's review against another edition

4.5

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes