The Girl Upstairs by Georgina Lees

The Girl Upstairs

Georgina Lees

384 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

How well do you know your neighbour? Would you trust them with your life? I heard Emily before I saw her. The harsh smack of heels against cheap wooden floorboards. The loud phone calls. The incessant music.I knew Emily before I met her. Discarded...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 48%
tense 45%
emotional 35%
sad 33%
reflective 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 30% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.32

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