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The Wrong Family

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Tarryn Fisher

The Wrong Family

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher follows Juno Holland, an ex-therapist, who secretly lives in the crawl space of the Crouch family's home. As she observes the seemingly perfect family, she discovers dark secrets, including a possible kidnapping carried out by Winnie Crouch. Juno's interference leads to tragic consequences, revealing the facade hiding the family's troubled reality. Contains depictions of mental illness, substance use disorders, sexual misconduct, suicide, houselessness, and kidnapping.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

81,719 ratings

52%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tarryn Fisher's The Wrong Family has received a mix of reviews. Critics praise its gripping psychological suspense and intricate character dynamics. However, some readers find the pacing inconsistent and the plot implausible at times. Overall, it intrigues with its dark, twisty narrative but may not satisfy those seeking believable storylines.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wrong Family?

Readers who relish dark, psychological thrillers with intricate plots and unreliable narrators will be captivated by Tarryn Fisher's The Wrong Family. Comparable to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, this novel appeals to those intrigued by intense family drama and unforeseen twists.

3.8

81,719 ratings

52%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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