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The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

13 reviews

whatiqreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol

kelseyr713's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-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

I came to the realization after finishing that ultimately this sequel doesn’t contain any big mysteries or twists; it’s a character study. Everything big was revealed in the first novel, and this deals with the aftermath of that trauma through the eyes of a few different characters.

I felt that Rachel’s plotline (which mostly took place in the past) was a bit of filler, but was really well done and I absolutely found myself cheering her on.

My stomach was in knots at points from needing to know what happened next! Very difficult to put down. I was very satisfied with the conclusion and it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger this time.

Content warning: rape (specifically spousal rape)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Stalking, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Racism, Xenophobia, Vomit, Death of parent, and Murder

noot_booooks's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Murder, and Sexual harassment