The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

The Wife Upstairs

Rachel Hawkins

279 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, Rachel Hawkins's 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 d...

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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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