76 pages 2 hours read

Lisa Jewell

The Family Upstairs

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

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Libby often thinks about her past identity as Serenity Lamb compared to her life as Libby. How is the life of Serenity Lamb in Libby’s mind different than the one Libby pictures for herself? What does Libby learn about herself through her exploration of Serenity Lamb and her biological family’s past?

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Lucy makes many difficult choices to protect herself and her family, including hiding Michael’s body. What do these choices tell you about Lucy’s situation? Do you agree with the choices she makes to support her family? Why or why not?

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What kind of influence does David have on Martina Lamb and the other adults? How is David able to infiltrate the Lamb family?