Synopsis

The House We Grew Up In delves into the seemingly idyllic life of the Bird family in their picturesque Cotswold village. John, a charming and free-spirited father, and his bohemian wife, Lorelei, raise their four children—Megan, Beth, Rory, and Will—in an unconventional, loving, yet ultimately fragile environment. Their world shatters during an Easter weekend tragedy, an event so profound it splinters the family, sending each sibling down vastly different paths fraught with unresolved grief, unspoken resentments, and hidden truths. As decades pass, the children navigate adult lives haunted by the past, struggling with their identities and relationships. A chance family reunion forces them to confront the devastating secrets Lorelei has meticulously buried and the long-lasting impact of that fateful weekend, peeling back layers of a childhood home that was both a haven and a cage, ultimately revealing the astonishing and heartbreaking reality of the family they thought they knew.

Critical Reception

"This novel is widely praised for its masterful exploration of complex family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and the corrosive power of secrets, solidifying Lisa Jewell's reputation as a poignant chronicler of human relationships."

Metadata

ISBN:9781476702995
Pages:400
Age Rating:16+

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