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tjminus's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
I picked this book up from the library knowing nothing about it and I am surprised that I enjoyed it. I thought this book was very well written and descriptive. I want to read some other works by this author.
I liked how the book was broken up into parts that were the same length, which really helped with the pacing. Towards the middle of the book, I felt like it started to become its own enemy because we were rehashing some of the same conversations just from another character's perspective. It didn't give more insight into the dynamics of the story or the relationship between the two characters.
Also, the constant miscommunication and lying between the family members made me feel so conflicted because I wanted to root for them to figure it out, but at the same time a good, HONEST conversation between every member of this family would have helped solve their problems. But I think that is what makes it very based in reality, because being honest with the people you love/care about can be the hardest thing in the world
Overall, I still enjoyed this book and would recommend it to someone wanting to find a page-turner literary fic pick.
I liked how the book was broken up into parts that were the same length, which really helped with the pacing. Towards the middle of the book, I felt like it started to become its own enemy because we were rehashing some of the same conversations just from another character's perspective. It didn't give more insight into the dynamics of the story or the relationship between the two characters.
Overall, I still enjoyed this book and would recommend it to someone wanting to find a page-turner literary fic pick.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
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.
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Grief, Alcohol, Addiction, Cancer, and Homophobia
Minor: Death of parent and Death
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