![]() The world she creates in The Family Upstairs completely sucks you in with its high level of intrigue and its well-developed, multi-faceted characters. That, dear reader, is the beauty of a Lisa Jewell novel. How, you wonder, could a story with all those horrible elements be so good? ![]() It plasters on layer upon layer of disturbing family dynamics, possible cult ties, mental and emotional abuse, and child neglect. Suspense builds steadily, as well as a growing sense of horror at what allegedly took place in an upmarket house in affluent Chelsea, London. ![]() The hauntingly engrossing story unfurls slowly, nudging the events of twenty-five years prior toward what’s being revealed in the present day. If you’re looking for a darn good suspensenovel, The Family Upstairs is what you should be reading next, Tartlets. ![]()
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