62 pages • 2 hours read
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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.
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.
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.
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Psychological Fiction
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Relationships
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Relationships: Siblings