A review by greatestheights
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

dark 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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

WHEW. That was unexpected in so many ways — extremely dark and icky and odd, and so beautifully executed!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death