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Äidit by Brit Bennett

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sarahreincastle's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

dreaminthepages's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars

Was invested in the characters lives then I wasn't then I was again and the cycle continued. The story/writing felt a little dry to me personally for what it was but glad I did finally finish this story (only took me many many months).

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3.0

I really enjoyed this novel. However, I gave it 3 stars because of its lack of return on investment. I became invested in these characters but we never find out what becomes of them. It's left to the imagination. Did the author run out of ideas? Also the ending of the story didn't make sense to me, so here I am on Goodreads trying to find out, if anyone else understood and explains it in their review.

fbroom's review against another edition

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4.0

Nadia Turner's mother committed suicide and left her alone with her dad. Luke Sheppard is the son of the pastor at the local church. Their story is narrated by the mothers of the church, the elderly women who knew and watched everything. It started slow but I was hooked and it was very hard to put this one down. Many moments felt so real in this book. She was disappointed in how her dad dealt with everything after her mother’s death. She was disappointed in her mom because she just decided to leave her and go. She searched for comfort outside home. I can’t say more without spoiling the book. Great read but I wished it had more in certain parts. I also felt the ending was a little rushed.