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A review by avadore
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75
Raced through the audiobook and was worried it was all being wrapped up a bit too neatly until that bloody cliff hanger ending! No idea if there will be a sequel but I would definitely jump back into these characters lives given the chance.
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, and Child abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child death, Confinement, Death, and Drug use
The descriptions of the diet of the residents of the Chelsea house might be challenging to some people, it is not talked about it terms of eating disorder but its a really restrictive diet that includes discussion about the purity of certain foods.