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zabacitanovine's review
4.0
A brilliant read, for sure!
This book explores the importance of sex and gender in the role of motherhood, how society perceives it and what it actually is.
It is also a story about flawed people and what they do "to help" and "in the name of love". Amazing character work.
The writing was brilliant, no bullcrap. It lets you get to know each character as a whole, but also in relation to others, so you both have singular parts of the story and a whole.
It is divided in 7 pats, all consisting of 7 chapters and told around a different person, but, as I said, you really get to know each of the characters and their flaws in an effortless way.
To write something this complex and important, with such skill, is just beyond me. This is one of my favorite reads of the year, second only to "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi.
This book explores the importance of sex and gender in the role of motherhood, how society perceives it and what it actually is.
It is also a story about flawed people and what they do "to help" and "in the name of love". Amazing character work.
The writing was brilliant, no bullcrap. It lets you get to know each character as a whole, but also in relation to others, so you both have singular parts of the story and a whole.
It is divided in 7 pats, all consisting of 7 chapters and told around a different person, but, as I said, you really get to know each of the characters and their flaws in an effortless way.
To write something this complex and important, with such skill, is just beyond me. This is one of my favorite reads of the year, second only to "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi.
emcdermott24's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
mariavillalta20's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
booksbynoe's review
4.25
8.5/10
I thought this was beautiful. A story about motherhood, family, regrets and the possibility of amending the mistakes of the past. My only issue is that I wish we had more time with some of the characters because I wanted more time with some of them.
I thought this was beautiful. A story about motherhood, family, regrets and the possibility of amending the mistakes of the past. My only issue is that I wish we had more time with some of the characters because I wanted more time with some of them.
qwertyq's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
partawesome's review
5.0
I don't have enough words to express how much I liked this book. The only time I put it down was to work and to sleep.
On the surface, The Other Mother is a story about a young man finding out about an entire half of his family he knew nothing about. How it came to be that way, how he finds out, and the aftermath. But it's also about so much more than that: what defines family relationships, the lies people tell in an attempt to make things better for everyone else, the sacrifices we make either for our careers or for our families.
I felt so strongly connected to all the characters even when I didn't agree with what they were doing.
I received a free copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway, but I'm very glad that I did as this is not a book that fits the usual genres I like but I am so glad to have read it.
On the surface, The Other Mother is a story about a young man finding out about an entire half of his family he knew nothing about. How it came to be that way, how he finds out, and the aftermath. But it's also about so much more than that: what defines family relationships, the lies people tell in an attempt to make things better for everyone else, the sacrifices we make either for our careers or for our families.
I felt so strongly connected to all the characters even when I didn't agree with what they were doing.
I received a free copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway, but I'm very glad that I did as this is not a book that fits the usual genres I like but I am so glad to have read it.
blaesgreen's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.5
emilyyaniz's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
nikkifrances1979's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
castleraybollar's review
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0