62 pages 2 hours read

Lisa Jewell

The Family Remains

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell, a sequel to her bestseller The Family Upstairs, unfolds through various narrators and timelines as Detective Samuel Owusu investigates a murder linked to an old mystery from a house on Cheyne Walk. Concurrently, Rachel Gold’s tumultuous relationship with Michael Rimmer and the lives of the Lamb children, 25 years after their traumatic escape, intertwine, revealing secrets about their past.

Reviews & Readership

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The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell is a gripping follow-up to her previous novel, praised for its compelling characters and intricate plot. Readers commend its fast-paced narrative and unexpected twists, though some find it lacks the depth of its predecessor. Overall, it is a thrilling read that keeps audiences on edge, despite a few underdeveloped subplots.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Family Remains?

Readers who enjoy intricate psychological thrillers like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will be captivated by Lisa Jewell's The Family Remains. This novel appeals to those who appreciate suspenseful narratives with complex characters and dark, interwoven family secrets.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Topics

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

Relationships

Themes

Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Relationships: Siblings