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klaws500's review against another edition
3.5
I was dubious when I heard there was a sequel to The Family Upstairs. Thrillers don't normally invite a sequel, and if there is one it's usually terrible. But this was even better than the first book and I really enjoyed it.
just_peachy_reads's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
maryellen_13's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
kristenhwrites's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
isabellaspeight's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
read_and_crochet's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sleepytimebooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
tinobambino's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mkokopelli's review against another edition
3.0
This should definitely come with a disclaimer about rape and domestic violence. People who have PTSD should be warned and given a chance to decide if they are in the right mindset to read.
I am a fan of Lisa Jewell and love her writing. This is a good story, good character development, I enjoyed it up until the rape scene.
I am a fan of Lisa Jewell and love her writing. This is a good story, good character development, I enjoyed it up until the rape scene.
lavins's review against another edition
3.0
3.25 stars
Lisa Jewell is always doing a great job misdirecting the reader so that everything you've expected turns out to be different from the actual ending of the book. This book makes no exception.
We have the investigation into a murder committed 30 years ago and brought to light by some bones discovered on the shore of Thames. We have a family full of secrets and particularly, an interesting, convoluted, misunderstood man called Henry who is trying to mend the past. But the way he does it, it's raising more questions about his real intensions and his sanity.
The ending was a bit of a let down in my case, but it was surprising, nevertheless.
A good, easy and fast to read book!
Lisa Jewell is always doing a great job misdirecting the reader so that everything you've expected turns out to be different from the actual ending of the book. This book makes no exception.
We have the investigation into a murder committed 30 years ago and brought to light by some bones discovered on the shore of Thames. We have a family full of secrets and particularly, an interesting, convoluted, misunderstood man called Henry who is trying to mend the past. But the way he does it, it's raising more questions about his real intensions and his sanity.
The ending was a bit of a let down in my case, but it was surprising, nevertheless.
A good, easy and fast to read book!