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laurs1285's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
kcthom6's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mchalikes's review against another edition
5.0
This book is visceral, heartbreaking, frustrating....and I couldn't put it down. The way the narrator talks about everyone indirectly except for her husband/ex allows a unique perspective, one that you can't quite always tell is truth or just her reality. I loved this book, even the parts that tore my heart out.
happycrafter207's review against another edition
3.0
Star Rating: 3 just 3.....
The Push is a tautly written, dark psychological thriller about mothers and daughters.
I found the plot riveting and twisted, but at the same time, something was lacking, which I am going to blame on the main character/narrator and the structure of the plot. I was trying to empathize with her, but I found myself not really caring. She was distant and cold (for good reason). I would have rather witnessed the events and come up with my own interpretation than be told what was happening. I get the format and the purpose of the way the story unfolds, but I wasn’t feeling it.
Parts of the plot were fascinating, others I felt like I was waiting for something to happen already. The plot has some creative elements, and the ending was jarring (in a good way).
Overall, this didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. There were elements I enjoyed, but in the end, I had trouble connecting and fully immersing myself in the narrative. I read with a continuous sense of underlying dread and felt a weight lift when I finished reading.
The Push is a tautly written, dark psychological thriller about mothers and daughters.
I found the plot riveting and twisted, but at the same time, something was lacking, which I am going to blame on the main character/narrator and the structure of the plot. I was trying to empathize with her, but I found myself not really caring. She was distant and cold (for good reason). I would have rather witnessed the events and come up with my own interpretation than be told what was happening. I get the format and the purpose of the way the story unfolds, but I wasn’t feeling it.
Parts of the plot were fascinating, others I felt like I was waiting for something to happen already. The plot has some creative elements, and the ending was jarring (in a good way).
Overall, this didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. There were elements I enjoyed, but in the end, I had trouble connecting and fully immersing myself in the narrative. I read with a continuous sense of underlying dread and felt a weight lift when I finished reading.
bhable's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
pyralis13's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one. The only thing that made it less than 5 is the ending fell a little flat to me. But it was still very enjoyable and very gripping at times.
mlpercy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
briannanicole4's review against another edition
3.0
Good, just not really my cup of tea. Was expecting more twists and shocking moments. Reminded me of the perfect child a lot. But I did enjoy it, a very easy read.