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A review by louiepotterbook
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Murder, Child death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Grief, Violence, Child abuse, Abortion, Body horror, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Blood, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Gaslighting