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The Family Remains
by Lisa Jewell
The Family Remains didn't need to exist, but I'm very glad it does. It feels rather underwhelming compared to its prequel, The Family Upstairs: there's far less drama, fewer shocks - we already know most of its characters and their biggest secrets. But the Lambs and their associated characters are endlessly fascinating, so very well narrated by Jewell, that I think I could read about them forever.
In The Family Remains, we're introduced to a new character, not at all related to the events of Cheyne Walk. She's Rachel, Michael's wife and, despite having little to do with the Lambs, it's probably her segments I looked forward to most.
This isn't a book you'd enjoy if you haven't read The Family Upstairs. But if you have, it's such a rare treat to get a second helping of such rich, fascinating characters. A gift, almost. Is it as good as The Family Upstairs? Certainly not. But I'm still so very thankful I got to read it.
In The Family Remains, we're introduced to a new character, not at all related to the events of Cheyne Walk. She's Rachel, Michael's wife and, despite having little to do with the Lambs, it's probably her segments I looked forward to most.
This isn't a book you'd enjoy if you haven't read The Family Upstairs. But if you have, it's such a rare treat to get a second helping of such rich, fascinating characters. A gift, almost. Is it as good as The Family Upstairs? Certainly not. But I'm still so very thankful I got to read it.