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A review by 13rebecca13
Keep It in the Family by John Marrs
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
John Marrs is just fantastic. I know before I go into one of his books that I am about to be blown away.
Keep It In The Family follows Finn and his wife Mia. Finn's parents Debbie and Dave have just purchased an old house that is in need of renovation but Mia thinks it is the perfect family home for her, Finn and their unborn child.
Debbie definitely gives overbearing mother-in-law vibes and has a high dislike of Mia, thinking she is not the right match for her son. Dave also has his own issues including a problem with alcohol.
Whilst renovating the house, they find old suitcases in the attic and are distraught to find skeletal remains of children inside. Obviously the police get involved but Mia then goes on her own hunt. Is she getting too close?
I don't want to give too much away with regards to the plot as you really should go in blind. Marrs weaves this story perfectly together and with the use of mixed media such as newspaper reports and television documentary transcripts, it really adds to the depth of the story. I didn't want to put this book down!
Any true crime lover will have their own thoughts on nature versus nurture and this is a great discussion point after reading Keep It In The Family.
Keep It In The Family follows Finn and his wife Mia. Finn's parents Debbie and Dave have just purchased an old house that is in need of renovation but Mia thinks it is the perfect family home for her, Finn and their unborn child.
Debbie definitely gives overbearing mother-in-law vibes and has a high dislike of Mia, thinking she is not the right match for her son. Dave also has his own issues including a problem with alcohol.
Whilst renovating the house, they find old suitcases in the attic and are distraught to find skeletal remains of children inside. Obviously the police get involved but Mia then goes on her own hunt. Is she getting too close?
I don't want to give too much away with regards to the plot as you really should go in blind. Marrs weaves this story perfectly together and with the use of mixed media such as newspaper reports and television documentary transcripts, it really adds to the depth of the story. I didn't want to put this book down!
Any true crime lover will have their own thoughts on nature versus nurture and this is a great discussion point after reading Keep It In The Family.