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linabird03's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
melissa8's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Animal death, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Abortion, and Animal cruelty
tanzeela_k's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lisa6's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
zoeysbookishcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Oh my this book, I was hooked! I just wanted to know what happens! I liked how it was written, it is funny in parts too! What a cliffhanger!
maureenm'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
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
vesireedos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kolson687's review against another edition
4.0
This Lisa Jewell thriller had the right combination of interesting characters and plot twists. The Family Upstairs weaves three different storylines- the present Libby who is trying to understand her past, Lucy who’s life is a mess, and Henry who is telling the back story. Would be a great book club pick as there’s lots to discuss.
livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
This is a difficult one to rate. The subject matter is pretty uncomfortable and the characters are quite unpleasant but it’s a fast read that keeps you guessing until the very end.
I can’t say I enjoyed it because, as I said, it’s bizarre and uncomfortable.
I actually looked at a flat on Cheyne Walk last year and can only imagine being significantly spooked if I’d chosen that flat and read this!
2023 Update: a few months after I read this the first time, I ended up moving a block north of Cheyne Walk. Any time I’d walk along Chelsea Embankment, I’d gawp at the houses along that street!
This is a difficult one to rate. The subject matter is pretty uncomfortable and the characters are quite unpleasant but it’s a fast read that keeps you guessing until the very end.
I can’t say I enjoyed it because, as I said, it’s bizarre and uncomfortable.
I actually looked at a flat on Cheyne Walk last year and can only imagine being significantly spooked if I’d chosen that flat and read this!
2023 Update: a few months after I read this the first time, I ended up moving a block north of Cheyne Walk. Any time I’d walk along Chelsea Embankment, I’d gawp at the houses along that street!