The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

The Family Upstairs

The Family Upstairs #1

Lisa Jewell

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

340 pages | first published 2019

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA GOOD MORNING AMERICA COVER TO COVER BOOK CLUB PICK"Rich, dark, and intricately twisted, this enthralling whodunit mixes family saga with domestic noir to brilliantly chilling effect." — Ruth Ware, New York Times ...
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Summary of 18304 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 86%
tense 56%
emotional 27%
sad 21%
challenging 12%
adventurous 11%
reflective 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 39%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 31% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 32% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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