The House We Grew Up In

[bc:The House We Grew Up In 18764826 The House We Grew Up In Lisa Jewell https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1407719574s/18764826.jpg 23967072] Hoarding, suicide, family secrets this one has it all and a little bit more.

The Bird family has so many secrets that no one can know about and one of the largest is that Mama Bird is a full-blown hoarder complete with newspaper paths. There is one tiny area that contains a recliner where she sleeps, eats, lives, and corresponds with an online lover. But what does all this clutter really cover up? And why is Rhys' room just as he left it when he killed himself? This is a fantastic book about a family creating it's own tragedy in their own very special way. The last paragraph will leave you gasping as this book ends exactly the way it should!

Well worth the read!

Top Hats Reviews

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!

*4.5 stars