Bookseller Reviews
View all
This is Lisa Jewell at her very best
The Family Upstairs is one of my favourite thrillers of all time and I couldn't wait to step back into this world when the sequel was announced.
The Famil... READ MORE
A great sequel!
Thank you very much Cornerstone and Lisa Jewell for a copy of this book in exchange of my honest opinion.
It took me a few days to write this review becau... READ MORE
Synopsis
LONDON. Early morning, June 2019: on the foreshore of the river Thames, a bag of bones is discovered. Human bones.
DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the scene and quickly sends the bag for forensic examination. The bones are those of a young woman, killed by a blow to the head many years ago.
Also inside the bag is a trail of clues, in particular the seeds of a rare tree which lead DCI Owusu back to a mansion in Chelsea where, nearly thirty years previously, three people lay dead in a kitchen, and a baby waited upstairs for someone to pick her up.
The clues point forward too to a brother and sister in Chicago searching for the only person who can make sense of their pasts.
Four deaths. An unsolved mystery. A family whose secrets can't stay buried for ever ...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781529158564
- Number of pages: 464
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 30 mm
- Weight: 304g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View all
Brilliant
This book is a sequel to The Family Upstairs and, although it could be read as a standalone, I’d recommend reading it first.
DCI Samuel Owusu is called to... READ MORE
Gripping sequel that delivers just what readers want in a perfectly plotted package!
As with most thriller readers, The Family Upstairs is one of those books that I absolutely loved and has stayed with me ever since I first read it. Along w... READ MORE
Well written, compulsive read
I read The Family Upstairs last year, but I could not remember much about it, apart from having enjoyed it. This sequel can be read quite easily as a stan... READ MORE
Lisa Jewell strikes again with this brilliant read!
5⭐️ The Family Remains is the sequel to The Family Upstairs and it does not disappoint! In 2019, DCI Samuel Owusu arrives at the banks of the River Thames ... READ MORE
The Family Remains
I did not realise that this book was a sequel. I have said before that I like to read books in order but this can be a standalone book and I did not feel ... READ MORE
An excellent conclusion
It’s June 2019 in London. A mudlarker on the banks of the River Thames discovers a bag containing human bones, which forensics prove to be those of a young... READ MORE
Fabulous
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell
Wow , wow and wow.
I had read The Family Upstairs when it first came out and being an avid reader ( and probably reading... READ MORE
Great followup
I was excited but apprehensive when I heard that this author was writing a follow up to The Family Upstairs. I wasn’t sure how she would pick the threads u... READ MORE
As Good As Ever!
i LOVED this book!
id read the first book "The Family Upstairs" many years ago on release and id loved it, this was no exception. i felt the story really ... READ MORE
Fantastic sequel
Absolutely enthralled! I didn't realise how badly I needed this sequel to be written. Such memorable characters, delighted to get the chance to revisit the... READ MORE
Excellent sequel
I wish I had re read the Family Upstair before reading this book. I loved it but it was a few chapters until I started remembering what had happened and wh... READ MORE
So good, so gripping!
I was so excited to get my hands on The Family Remains. As soon as I started reading, I was absorbed...then realised if I re-read The Family Upstairs I cou... READ MORE
You never know what people have been through
I was delighted when a sequel was announced to The Family Upstairs. I loved Rachel's story and her connection to the original family. I loved all the backs... READ MORE
A worthy follow up
Firstly in my opinion you have to read The Family Upstairs to get full value out of this .
I loved the first book and was really looking forward to this ... READ MORE
A perfect read !
Well I knew after reading the first book “The Family Upstairs” and loving it that this one was going to be good but it was even better than that it was tot... READ MORE
Not quite as good as the first book but still a compelling read!
The Family Remains returns to the lives of the characters from The Family Upstairs. A body has been found washed up in the Thames and in a house in Antibes... READ MORE
A Brilliant Sequel
I’m never one for sequels as I always worry they tarnish the first, however that can’t be said for The Family Remains. The Family Upstairs was my favourite... READ MORE
The Family Remains
This is the sequel to The Family Upstairs and, although there is a bit of a recap, it is only really meant as a memory jogger rather than an alternative to... READ MORE
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! PHENOMENAL READ!
WOW! WOW! WOW! What the heck have I just read!!!.
I absolutely loved this sequel to The Family Upstairs. The plot is immersive and it doesn't let you go u... READ MORE
Brilliant!
DCI Samuel Owusu receives a call to the River Thames where a 'mud-larking' group have unearthed a bag of human bones. They are tracked back to a notorious ... READ MORE
A must for Lisa Jewell fans
My thanks to NetGalley and Century publishing for the opportunity to review this book.
OMG I couldn’t wait to read this sequel to The Family Upstairs and ... READ MORE
It's different, gripping and unusual
Henry and his idol (Phinn) along with Henry's sister Lucy are survivors of a bizzare cultush upbringing. This resulted in the death of their parents but on... READ MORE
Excellent
I read The Family Upstairs when it was published so was excited to read the sequel, ideally I would have reread Upstairs as I think I’d have got into the c... READ MORE
What a brilliant page turning sequel!
‘Four deaths, an unsolved murder’
One morning in 2019, on the banks of the Thames, a bag of human bones is found by a mudlarker and it’s DCI Samuel Owu... READ MORE
Another excellent book from Lisa Jewell
I so wanted to know what happened after The Family Upstairs and this didn’t disappoint. I actually read the first book immediately before reading this to r... READ MORE
I was captivated from the start!
Wow, I really enjoyed this book, it kept me captivated from the start! I hadn't read the prequel to this book, The Family Upstairs, but I still really enjo... READ MORE
A twisty thriller of a story
Lisa Jewell does it again with the family remains., a fast paced thriller of a story. This is written as a sequel to the family upstairs but I can also be ... READ MORE
Brilliant sequel!
What I liked is that the story picked up from where the last book ended. I also enjoyed hearing the story from the POV of some of the other characters as w... READ MORE
good read
This a a good read and I did enjoy reading it. After loving the family upstairs I really couldn't wait to read this book. I finished reading it in one day.... READ MORE
A Netflix series waiting to happen!
It doesn’t feel like it was two minutes since I was reading my first Lisa Jewell, and falling in love with her domestic psychological thrillers. She’s now ... READ MORE
An enjoyable follow-up to The Family Upstairs
I really enjoyed this follow up to The Family Upstairs, and I recommend reading that book first before reading this one or you won't get the most out of th... READ MORE
A very exciting read!
When I got this book I didn't realise that it was a sequel.. So, I then purchased the first book so that I could read it first and get a better understandi... READ MORE
Note: This review contains major spoilers for the first book in the series, The Family Upstairs. Proceed with caution.
The Family Remains (fitting title btw) picks up a year after the events of The Family Upstairs. Libby Jones (birth name Serenity Lamb) has grown close to h... READ MORE
Brilliant follow-on
I was really excited to hear that "The Family Remains" by Lisa Jewell was coming out, and even more excited when NetGalley granted me access to an advanced... READ MORE
More than 5*!
The magnificent Lisa Jewell does it again. A totally wonderful book, written beautifully and with such eloquence.
This is the sequel to The Family Upstai... READ MORE
The sequel we needed!
It is the sequel we all asked for and the closure we all needed!
There are a few timelines & stories running though this book and I enjoyed every single o... READ MORE
Nail biting sequel
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley, in return for a fair and honest review.
You really have to have read The Family Upsta... READ MORE
A glorious follow up to The Family Upstairs. Loved every single word
I could not believe my luck when I was approved for an advance edition of this outstanding book. The second book that follows on from The Family Upstairs. ... READ MORE
Another Lisa Jewell masterpiece!
5 stars to Lisa Jewell for this much awaited sequel. Rachel Rimmer is called during the night by the French police to notify her husband, Michael has been... READ MORE
A satisfying conclusion
I'm so pleased to see this follow up novel.
I sped through this book. And in summary, it was satisfying and engaging.
Lucy is living with her two childr... READ MORE
Although a touch disjointed in places still a page-turner
A compelling read if a little disjointed in places. I always enjoy Lisa Jewell’s books and this was another good one, although perhaps not her best.
Thank... READ MORE
First class!
The magnificent Lisa Jewell does it again. A totally wonderful book, written beautifully and with such eloquence.
This is the sequel to The Family Upstai... READ MORE
BRILLIANT!
First off, I just want to say that this book is BRILLIANT! Buy it! If you haven't read The Family Upstairs first then you absolutely should but you can rea... READ MORE
The Family Remains
⭐️ 5 ⭐️
Another excellent read from Lisa Jewell and a stellar sequel. I find that sequels can sometimes be a bit hit-and-miss but this one was a huge reso... READ MORE
Insanely, exquisitely good.
Insanely, exquisitely good. I loved the first book so was very happy to get the chance to see where the characters had progressed to since. As usual I real... READ MORE
A taut thriller, but also a sensitive portrait of family dynamics
Well, I wasn't expecting a sequel to Lisa Jewell's brilliant The Family Upstairs - so imagine, if you will, my surprise and delight to see The Family Remai... READ MORE
A Masterful sequel, well worth the wait!
The Family Upstairs is the book I have been hotly anticipating ever since Lisa Jewell’s newsletter told me it was on its way. My only disappointment is tha... READ MORE
Highly recommended
The Family Upstair was a gripping story that kept me turning pages. This sort of follow up is even better, it solves doubt and answer to some questions I d... READ MORE
Loved it!!
A very strange and creepy twisted tale with really solid, well thought out and somewhat complicated characters, this was a recipe for a five star worthy bo... READ MORE
Excellent "nasty" characters
I was really excited to hear that "The Family Remains" by Lisa Jewell was coming out, and even more excited when NetGalley granted me access to an advanced... READ MORE
Taut, propulsive, intelligent and altogether brilliant
Well, I wasn't expecting a sequel to Lisa Jewell's brilliant The Family Upstairs - so imagine, if you will, my surprise and delight to see The Family Remai... READ MORE
Tying up loose end of the family upstairs
love Lisa Jewell and this does not disappoint. It ties up all of the loose ends from The Family Upstairs. If you have enjoyed Lisa's previous books you wil... READ MORE
it ties all the loose ends
This a a good read and I did enjoy reading it. After loving the family upstairs I really couldn't wait to read this book. I finished reading it in one day.... READ MORE
Survival after chaos
To start with I was confused and bewildered by this sequel to The family upstairs as it turns out I should have reread the first one before starting this. ... READ MORE
Outstanding
The sequel to the excellent The Family Upstairs, The Family Remains naturally contains mystery, secrets and murder. It focuses on the family that remains f... READ MORE
Great sequel
The Family Remains is the sequel to The Family Upstairs, it gave me all the answers to the questions I had after reading the first book. To everyone who re... READ MORE
You can’t go wrong with a Lisa Jewell book!
Firstly - make sure you read The Family Upstairs first, as without prior knowledge of that story you will be completely lost! Then put your seatbelts on b... READ MORE
Absolutely brilliant
What can I say? What a really great read. I was enraptured from the start and wolfed it in one sitting. The first thing I read to the last thing at night. ... READ MORE
Engrossing but not her best
A compelling read if a little disjointed in places. I always look forward to reading Lisa Jewell’s books and this was another good one, although perhaps no... READ MORE
Even better than the first
The Family Upstairs was a great read so I was excited to get an advanced copy of The Family Remains courtesy of netgalley. It was even better- I quite lite... READ MORE
The sequel we've been waiting for
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A huge thank you to Netgalley and Lisa Jewell for the opportunity to read one of my most anticipated books of the year early! The long awaited seq... READ MORE
Clever, intriguing murder mystery/thriller with families at its heart - a cracker!
Unlike pretty much every other reviewer, the fact this story is a sequel (to ‘The Family Upstairs’) escaped me. I haven’t read that one - no idea how I mis... READ MORE
Get ready for a wild ride!
Chilling, disturbing, and unsettling - Lisa Jewell delivered once again.
There are multiple trigger warnings for this read; rape, sexual violence, murder,... READ MORE
12 out of 10
I was lucky to get an early read and it did not disappoint!
What a sequel!!
Wow. I was absolutely hooked. I don't know how Lisa Jewell does it every time, but this book was AMAZING. It followed the lives of the characters from The ... READ MORE
Fabulous follow up to The Family Upstairs
Thank you so much for letting me read an ARC of 'The Family Remains, I absolutely tore through it to try and untangle some of the mysteries and questions t... READ MORE
A must read for lovera of The Family Upstairs
What happened next? Anyone who has read the Family Upstairs will tell you you're left dying to know what happens to Lucy, Henry and Libby after the events ... READ MORE
Many twists and turns to the story
I had read the first book in this series but I had not connected with the characters. This book is set 4 years later and continues the story of a very dysf... READ MORE
Enjoy finding what became of them all
If you've not read The Family Upstairs you could probably enjoy this sequel. But it's an awful shame if you miss out the back story of why a group of peopl... READ MORE
Sequel To The Family Upstairs
Early one morning on the shore of the Thames, DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the scene of a gruesome discovery. When Owusu sends the evidence for examinatio... READ MORE
An excellent read
Firstly, I am one of the few reviewers who wasn't a massive fan of 'The Family Upstairs'. So, although, you may wish to read that one first; I found this t... READ MORE
Intriguing
The Family remains by Lisa Jewell is the sequel to The family upstairs. As it has been a while since the last book, I had familiarised myself of my review... READ MORE
Fantastic domestic thriller
Unless you have read The Family Upstairs stop right here! To get the full benefit of The Family Remains you absolutely must have the previous book. This bo... READ MORE
A great psychological thriller!
I have never read a book by Lisa Jewell before but she has definitely been on my “must read” list for a long time and i was not disappointed in this book t... READ MORE
Great follow up
I honestly didn’t realise it was the follow up to The Family Upstairs so was thrilled to know everything that happened next. The book starts off with a ba... READ MORE
Amazing and a perfect read !
Well I knew after reading the first book “The Family Upstairs” and loving it that this one was going to be good but it was even better than that it was tot... READ MORE
Great follow-on story
Having read The Family Upstairs I was thrilled to see that the author had developed the story in this book. It certainly did not disappoint.
This is a de... READ MORE
A ROLLER COASTER OF A RIDE
LISA JEWELL – THE FAMILY REMAINS ****
I read this novel in advance of publication through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
The name Lisa Jewell ... READ MORE
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell is a follow on from The Family Upstairs and is a very complex storyline but it does produce some sort of ending for many ... READ MORE
A really unique story
I guess The Family Remains would be best read after reading The Family Upstairs but I didn't and maybe it would have been easier on the brain if I had. Alt... READ MORE
A totally gripping and brilliantly written follow up!
I didn’t know how much I was waiting for this story, until now!
The sequel to The Family Upstairs took me back into such familiar territory with the a... READ MORE
Loved it!!!
A very strange and creepy twisted tale with really solid, well thought out and somewhat complicated characters, this was a recipe for a five star worthy bo... READ MORE
Another brilliant book
Lisa Jewell never fails to deliver with her writing and this is another brilliant read. This is a follow on to The Family Upstairs where you are introduce... READ MORE
Perfect again
My favourite author never disappointed me.
Other amazing book!!!!
This is a must read for anyone who enjoys a good thriller!!
Absolutely loved the charact... READ MORE
A ROLLER COASTER
LISA JEWELL – THE FAMILY REMAINS ****
I read this novel in advance of publication through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
The name Lisa Jewell ... READ MORE
Great sequel to the family upstairs
Just like with the family upstairs I absolutely flew through this book. Intense and with never a dull moment I could hardly put it down.
This book follows... READ MORE
Slow and lacking in suspense!
DI Samuel Owusu is called to the river bank beside the Thames when a mud-larker finds a bag containing human bones. They’re sent to forensics who say they... READ MORE
First class story
I guess The Family Remains would be best read after reading The Family Upstairs but I didn't and maybe it would have been easier on the brain if I had. Alt... READ MORE
Fantastic sequel
The Family Upstairs was a great read so I was excited to get an advanced copy of The Family Remains courtesy of netgalley. It was even better- I quite lite... READ MORE
You can’t go wrong with a Lisa Jewell book
Firstly - make sure you read The Family Upstairs first, as without prior knowledge of that story you will be completely lost! Then put your seatbelts on b... READ MORE
One of the best books I've ever read!
I've read the sequel of the original novel first, from the begining I couldn't stop reading it. I'm a big fan of pchichological thrillers, and I am confide... READ MORE
A gripping follow up
The discovery of a bag of bones on the shore of the River Thames. DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the scene and sends them for forensic examination, where th... READ MORE
A story that hooks you in
Having re read The Family Upstairs before starting this one was a great help to follow on the story. I was not actually a huge fan of The Family Upstairs b... READ MORE
You may also like...
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Price: £9.99
Strange Pictures
Price: £14.99
Butter
Price: £9.99
We Are All Guilty Here
Price: £9.99
Strange Buildings
Price: £14.99
Murder at Gulls Nest
Price: £9.99
Want to Know a Secret?
Price: £9.99
Exit Strategy
Price: £9.99
She Didn't See It Coming
Price: £9.99
Gone Before Goodbye
Price: £9.99
Broken Country
Price: £9.99
The Proving Ground
Price: £10.99
The Hawk Is Dead
Price: £9.99
Not Quite Dead Yet
Price: £9.99
The Impossible Fortune
Price: £9.99
The Murder at World’s End
Price: £9.99