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A review by jen1804
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Good amount of mystery throughout.
Not at all what I expected from the blurb.
Very dark themes.
Enjoyed the switching of narratives between several characters stories which inevitably all eventually intertwine.
Satisfactory ending? Yes.
Not at all what I expected from the blurb.
Very dark themes.
Enjoyed the switching of narratives between several characters stories which inevitably all eventually intertwine.
Satisfactory ending? Yes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Child death, Death, Adult/minor relationship, and Murder