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buttermellow's review
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Racism
snowydaze's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an audiobook copy of The Other Mother by Rachel Harper from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Overall, I found listening to this book to be a bit emotional and thought provoking at times. The various perspectives of the characters allowed for a more three-dimensional look at how the same event affected everyone and the interconnectedness of it all.
However, it was very slow paced, which at times, made it a bit harder to hold my interest. Overall, it was an interesting read, that I recommend looking up the content warning for before reading.
However, it was very slow paced, which at times, made it a bit harder to hold my interest. Overall, it was an interesting read, that I recommend looking up the content warning for before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Grief, Alcohol, Addiction, Cancer, and Homophobia
Minor: Death of parent and Death
patricktreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Ok, so I really appreciate this book and the awareness that it raises on issues of abandonment, lgbt relationships, the struggle with alcohol, parent/child relationships, and acceptance.
However, the book was a little slow for my tastes. At first I didn’t like the way the multi perspectives and multi timelines jumped. Just as I was getting accustomed to one character and the tone of things, we changed. I did get used to it after a while but I was well over halfway at that point. That is a more personal reading style situation though.
I also pulled a star because of no pre content warnings. This covers a lot of possibly triggering content, especially in regards to lgbt and minority familial situations. CWs for something like that are extremely important.
I would recommend this for someone wanting a more slow and thoughtful read, but if you need some speed then this might not be your taste.
However, the book was a little slow for my tastes. At first I didn’t like the way the multi perspectives and multi timelines jumped. Just as I was getting accustomed to one character and the tone of things, we changed. I did get used to it after a while but I was well over halfway at that point. That is a more personal reading style situation though.
I also pulled a star because of no pre content warnings. This covers a lot of possibly triggering content, especially in regards to lgbt and minority familial situations. CWs for something like that are extremely important.
I would recommend this for someone wanting a more slow and thoughtful read, but if you need some speed then this might not be your taste.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Abandonment, and Addiction
low_keybookish's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If I had to sum it up… it just kept surprising me. It’s split up by diff pov and — no spoilers — I was always gasping with each new pov!
It features so many diverse characters. Black. Cuban. Mixed race Afro latinx. Gay and lesbian characters. So. Many. Secrets! And I seriously could NOT guess what was going to happen.
It was a slowly unraveling onion with so much depth and character development. What does it mean to be family? Do you choose yourself or your family? How do you stay a family when everyone’s trying to protect each other but keeps lying? It all comes to light! Cw Homophobia, Grief, Alcoholism, Cancer, Racism, and Infidelity. This is def a favorite of the year.
It features so many diverse characters. Black. Cuban. Mixed race Afro latinx. Gay and lesbian characters. So. Many. Secrets! And I seriously could NOT guess what was going to happen.
It was a slowly unraveling onion with so much depth and character development. What does it mean to be family? Do you choose yourself or your family? How do you stay a family when everyone’s trying to protect each other but keeps lying? It all comes to light! Cw Homophobia, Grief, Alcoholism, Cancer, Racism, and Infidelity. This is def a favorite of the year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Homophobia
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Racism, and Alcoholism
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