The Wife Upstairs

Freida McFadden
59 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2020

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Book Brief

Freida McFadden

The Wife Upstairs

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

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2020s

Theme
Fear

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Disability

•

Gender Identity
First Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden follows a newlywed couple, Victoria and Eli, as unsettling events in their home reveal deep secrets. As Victoria becomes increasingly suspicious of her husband, the tension escalates, uncovering truths that will change their lives forever.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

399,920 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Freida McFadden's The Wife Upstairs captivates with its intense psychological intrigue and unexpected twists. Readers praise the fast-paced narrative and gripping plot. However, some critique its predictability and the lack of depth in certain characters. Despite these minor flaws, the novel remains a compelling read in the thriller genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wife Upstairs?

A reader who enjoys The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden is typically a fan of domestic thrillers with unexpected twists and dark secrets. Comparable to Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, this book's audience gravitates toward suspenseful, character-driven narratives that keep them guessing until the end.

4.1

399,920 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Character List

The protagonist in her mid-twenties, she struggles financially after being set up for theft in her previous caregiving role and deals with past trauma from her family life, all of which impact her motivations and interactions with other characters.

A successful mystery novelist in his mid-thirties, he is charming and charismatic on the outside but harbors darker tendencies that play a central role in the plot's conflict.

The secondary protagonist known for her beauty and past trauma, she keeps a digital diary that reveals important details, driving her narrative arc within the story.

A paramedic and Victoria's friend with romantic feelings for her; his presence influences the dynamics between characters but is ultimately cut short.

Sylvia's romantic interest who shares a complicated past with her, involving loss and struggle; he plays a significant role in her journey and the resolution of her storyline.

Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2020s

Theme
Fear

•

Disability

•

Gender Identity
First Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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