The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
The Woman Upstairs
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Claire Messud
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The Woman Upstairs

Claire Messud with Cassandra Campbell

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The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud is a captivating read for readers who appreciate complex, emotionally charged stories about the human experience, particularly those who are drawn to explorations of passion, obsession, and the blurred lines between creativity and reality.

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A brilliant novel by Canada's own award-winning Claire Messud, author of the "New York Times" bestselling" The Emperor's Children." "The Woman Upstairs" is the riveting confession of a woman awakened, transformed and betrayed by passion and the de...

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Community Reviews

3.27
based on 2,577 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

emotional: 52%

sad: 36%

tense: 30%

dark: 28%

challenging: 15%

mysterious: 15%

funny: 4%

adventurous: 2%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
56% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
82% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

90% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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