A review by katiedreads
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

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

3.25

This had a spooky, creepy atmosphere and was the strength of the book.  While the triple POVs, timelines and unreliable narrator were interesting I found I was just waiting to follow the main timeline.  With the strength of writing, plot and characters really coming out from 200 pages onwards.  I think this really could have been slimmed down to give a bigger impact.