Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Other Mother by Rachel M. Harper

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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.
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