38 pages 1 hour read

Rachel Hawkins

The Wife Upstairs

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Rachel Hawkins’ The Wife Upstairs reimagines a classic Gothic tale with a modern Southern twist, offering a suspenseful and fast-paced narrative. Positive aspects include its engaging plot and well-drawn characters. However, some readers found the twists predictable and characters occasionally unlikable. Overall, it’s a gripping read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wife Upstairs?

Readers who savor suspenseful modern retellings of classic literature will delight in Rachel Hawkins' The Wife Upstairs. With its Gothic atmosphere and twisty plot, it appeals to fans of Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. Ideal for those who appreciate psychological thrillers with a nod to Jane Eyre.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Romance
Themes
Life/Time: The Past
Society: Class