The Wife Upstairs

Gather initial thoughts and opinions about the book.

1. What were your overall impressions of The Wife Upstairs? What did you like about it, and what did you dislike about it?

2. Compare The Wife Upstairs to another of Freida McFadden’s domestic thrillers (The Housemaid series, etc.). What is similar between the books, and what is different? Which book did you like better, and why?

3. Did you see the ending coming? Why or why not? If not, how did you think it would end?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Which character did you most closely connect with, and why? Identify which characteristics of this person stood out most to you.

2. Victoria’s diary plays a significant role in the unraveling of the mystery. Would you let a stranger read your diary in dire circumstances? Why or why not?

3. Sylvia feels both physically and emotionally isolated in Montauk. Describe a time when you felt isolated. How did you react to that feeling?

4. Secrecy is a big issue in The Wife Upstairs. Describe a time when you had to keep a secret and what the ramifications of that secret were.