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A review by becksbookcorner
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
O.M.G
So I always know when a book has me enthralled because my partner utters the line "I don't know how you can read so much." That line was said for this read.
The story is told from three perspectives - one of which the reader is spoken to directly near Part 4. The tale is about a young woman who, on the face of it, inherits a multimillion-pound mansion in Chelsea and begins a journey to discover more about herself and the somewhat bizarre circumstances in which she was found as an abandoned baby. With numerous characters, numerous perspectives and numerous timelines, this could be viewed as a challenge for some readers but @lisajewelluk has written this impeccably well and keeps everything very distinct and undeniably detailed to ensure that this plot can be followed and anyone could read and enjoy it.
It's no secret that I am a fan of @lisajewelluk and her writing and I have always found her subjects thought-provoking. The theme of abuse was close to my heart but the gentle hints to narcissism and cult behaviours prior to the more pronounced exploration of them further on we're, quite frankly, chilling. I found myself thinking how easy it could be for someone to slip further and further into those devastating circumstances.
I would usually take this point in my review to discuss the areas of the book I didn't like...and there isn't anything. Sorry.
I would recommend this captivating thriller to anyone who is game for a good, suspenseful page turner. The gripping back and forth from past to present, the trouble and difficulties of life for each character and the ultimate cliff edge of a final line will keep your fingers primed for the turn of the next page.
@lisajewelluk 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
O.M.G
So I always know when a book has me enthralled because my partner utters the line "I don't know how you can read so much." That line was said for this read.
The story is told from three perspectives - one of which the reader is spoken to directly near Part 4. The tale is about a young woman who, on the face of it, inherits a multimillion-pound mansion in Chelsea and begins a journey to discover more about herself and the somewhat bizarre circumstances in which she was found as an abandoned baby. With numerous characters, numerous perspectives and numerous timelines, this could be viewed as a challenge for some readers but @lisajewelluk has written this impeccably well and keeps everything very distinct and undeniably detailed to ensure that this plot can be followed and anyone could read and enjoy it.
It's no secret that I am a fan of @lisajewelluk and her writing and I have always found her subjects thought-provoking. The theme of abuse was close to my heart but the gentle hints to narcissism and cult behaviours prior to the more pronounced exploration of them further on we're, quite frankly, chilling. I found myself thinking how easy it could be for someone to slip further and further into those devastating circumstances.
I would usually take this point in my review to discuss the areas of the book I didn't like...and there isn't anything. Sorry.
I would recommend this captivating thriller to anyone who is game for a good, suspenseful page turner. The gripping back and forth from past to present, the trouble and difficulties of life for each character and the ultimate cliff edge of a final line will keep your fingers primed for the turn of the next page.
@lisajewelluk 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼