The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

The Wife Upstairs

Rachel Hawkins

304 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, The Wife Upstairs pairs Southern charm with atmospheric domestic suspense, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Megan Miranda.Meet Jane. Newly arrived to Birmingham, Alabama, Jane is a broke dog-walker in Thorn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,226 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 65%
tense 56%
adventurous 8%
emotional 8%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
sad 3%
reflective 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 38% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.61

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