The Family Upstairs - Lisa Jewell

Enjoyingreading · 2022-06-17T17:23:31+00:00

I've just finished this one. Has anyone read it? What did you think? There's a sequel coming out in August.

deeahgwitch · 05/08/2024 10:37

I've started this and so far I'm not gripped by it.

CreamTeaThievery · 17/05/2023 14:14

Oh, I'm surprised, I loved it straight away, fairly predictable but still enjoyed it. I've got The family remains ready to start at the weekend.

CarbonNeutral · 16/05/2023 20:07

Hmm I'm 24% through the Family Upstairs on my kindle and I'm finding it really boring. Nowts happening!

longtompot · 16/05/2023 19:52

GalileoHumpkins · 15/05/2023 09:50

I find her books a bit hit and miss. I loved Ralph's Party many moons ago but hated the sequel After the Party. One hit Wonder is dire but I enjoyed The House we Grew up in and the Family Upstairs.
I have the Family Remains, The Girls, I Found You and The Night she Disappeared on my TBR pile.

Same. It was almost like After The Party was written by someone else. I've read Ralph's Party I don't know how many times and still love it. Thank you for reminding me of it as it's been a few years since I last read it.

GalileoHumpkins · 15/05/2023 09:50

I find her books a bit hit and miss. I loved Ralph's Party many moons ago but hated the sequel After the Party. One hit Wonder is dire but I enjoyed The House we Grew up in and the Family Upstairs.
I have the Family Remains, The Girls, I Found You and The Night she Disappeared on my TBR pile.

CreamTeaThievery · 14/05/2023 21:33

Late to the party but I just finished The a family upstairs, it's my first Lisa Jewel book and I loved it. Can't wait to read The Family remains now.

Vegasbaby1 · 31/08/2022 08:19

Off on holiday soon. I’ve got the girls on my kindle.
I’m in the middle of ‘for your own good’ by Samantha Downing. It’s a page Turner!
Anyone read any more from this author!

tobee · 31/08/2022 04:04

Just finished listening to this on audible. Have listened to a few of hers. My favourite is The Girls. I found The Family Upstairs entertaining but a bit over the top. What I liked about The Girls was I felt it was something you could imagine stumbling across in real life. Quite relatable. More original. I felt that The Family Upstairs upped the ante on sensation, maybe in response to Gone Girl, Girl on a Train type contemporary psychological noir success.

Puffthemagicdragongoestobed · 29/08/2022 08:37

I have just finished my third Lisa Jewell book on Audible. The Family Upstairs, The Family Remains and The Night She Disappeared. All brilliant and gripping. Work very well for Aufible.

Lozzerbmc · 29/08/2022 08:29

I loved the Family Upstairs and was thrilled at the airport going on holiday to see the Family Remains which I ready in about three days. It didnt disappoint! Was wonderful to know what happened afterwards!

WhoWants2Know · 22/08/2022 07:17

I picked this one up because of this thread and read it almost in one sitting. Great read.

BusySittingDown · 12/08/2022 09:23

I saw this in the supermarket! I'm looking forward to reading it.

I like Lisa Jewell, I liked The House We Grew Up In but the ending was a bit of an anticlimax from what I remember. It's been a while since I read it.

Antarcticant · 12/08/2022 09:17

I didn't think it was one of her better ones. I liked The House We Grew Up In, though.

Emeraldopal · 12/08/2022 09:16

I wasn’t desperately keen on Family Upstairs. I did like Then She Was Gone. I liked The House We Grew Up In but the endless shagging of other peoples husbands / girlfriends / whoever stretched plausibility. Would have been so much better just focusing on the hoarding.

MissCalamity · 11/08/2022 18:53

I've just re-read the Family Upstairs as I want to buy the Family remains for my holiday and couldn't quite remember how things ended.
It took me about 2 days to read it!

autienotnaughty · 11/08/2022 03:37

I liked the family upstairs although it was a bit depressing. I enjoyed The family remains much more.

autienotnaughty · 11/08/2022 03:36

Izzabellasasperella · 07/08/2022 07:11

However I find Jewell’s books are either genius or terrible. The House We Grew Up in was abysmal. I kept checking I had the right author. Nothing happens!

I've just finished that one on audible. I really enjoyed it (apart from the occasional dodgy accent from the narrator) I thought the way the family fractured and the reasons behind it very engaging. The emails to Jim made me cry.
Can anyone recommend a similar author?

I agree jewel is hit and Miss, similar authors -
Claire Mackintosh
Heidi perks
Adele parks
Lesley Kara
Lucy foley
T m Logan
Phoebe Morgan
Shari Lapena

MissBattleaxe · 11/08/2022 02:06

@Clawdy if you had a recap of the plot maybe it would spoil things for those who haven't read it yet or read it recently

Clawdy · 07/08/2022 08:34

I want to read the sequel but can't remember what happens at the end of The Family Upstairs! Can someone fill me in, I've forgotten most of the storyline.

Izzabellasasperella · 07/08/2022 07:11

However I find Jewell’s books are either genius or terrible. The House We Grew Up in was abysmal. I kept checking I had the right author. Nothing happens!

I've just finished that one on audible. I really enjoyed it (apart from the occasional dodgy accent from the narrator) I thought the way the family fractured and the reasons behind it very engaging. The emails to Jim made me cry.
Can anyone recommend a similar author?

rosegoldwatcher · 22/07/2022 19:49

Just completed my re read and it was every bit as menacing as I had remembered.
It would make an excellent TV series, I think.

Just about to read the sample chapters of the sequel.

skippy67 · 22/07/2022 12:29

Finished it this week. Loved it and so excited there's a sitwell sequel!

LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet · 22/07/2022 10:41

Schooldil3ma · 18/07/2022 13:04

Loved it, I usually love her books but I've got The House We Grew up in and it's like wading through tar ...maybe it's just too hot for reading

I absolutely love Lisa Jewell, and the Family Upstairs is my favourite book. Can’t wait to read the sequel which arrives yesterday in the post.

However I find Jewell’s books are either genius or terrible. The House We Grew Up in was abysmal. I kept checking I had the right author. Nothing happens! Girl Missing is even worse.

rosegoldwatcher · 21/07/2022 17:31

The Family Remains is available in Kindle format from Amazon - £9.99!

I'm re-reading The Family Upstairs and will buy the sequel when its price is more reasonable!

MrsPear · 19/07/2022 18:33

Ah I saw this is in Sainsbury’s ! Glad to see that it’s a good read - one for my holiday.