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efroststates's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Grief, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Self harm, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Child death, Suicide, Violence, Death, and Abortion
airr's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Death, Car accident, and Abandonment
lutz_emily's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, Grief, Child death, Gaslighting, Violence, and Abandonment
ellilo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Self harm, Abandonment, Car accident, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Murder, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
anasf21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Child death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
ajeinsig's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Child death, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, and Self harm
Moderate: Stalking and Toxic relationship
ruthmac's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Self harm
eap157's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Graphic: Grief, Child death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
analenegrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The only reason it received less than five stars was because I found the descriptions of women's bodies almost hurtful to the story Audrain was telling especially one meant to be a reckoning with the role of mothers.
Graphic: Car accident, Blood, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Child death
Moderate: Abortion
hhwanghyunjin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What I appreciated most about this book was the depth of the characters and the complexity of their relationships with one another. Blythe is a multifaceted character whose experiences and emotions are explored in depth throughout the novel, and her daughter Violet, while often difficult to understand, is also a complex and intriguing character in her own right. I also found the portrayal of the mother-daughter relationships in the book to be particularly well-done, with Audrain deftly exploring the complicated dynamics that can exist between mothers and their children.
While the book can be dark and intense at times, I appreciated the way that it tackled difficult subject matter with sensitivity and nuance. The writing is excellent throughout, with Audrain crafting vivid and evocative descriptions that bring the story to life. Overall, I would highly recommend "The Push" to anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read, and I would rate it 4.5 out of 5.75 stars.
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide, Eating disorder, Self harm, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol