The House We Grew Up In

This is the story of a dysfunctional family who has gone through a lot. It's about trauma, weird relationships, mental illness, the way family is tied together, & how the actions of one family member affect everyone in the family. I thought each character was well fleshed out, and they all had their own baggage to work through.

As always, I love the way Lisa Jewell writes in multiple timelines and perspectives. We got to follow the thoughts and actions of all family members and see parts of their life for a 20-30 year period.

I think people don't talk about this one that much because it's definitely a family drama & not a thriller like most of Lisa Jewell's more recent & popular books. But it's one you don't want to miss!