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tracyweiler's review
I really had a difficult time reading about the abuse of the child and the postpartum issues the women were dealing with. It may be a great book, but I just can’t read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
jbigelow's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
laur_astor's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book kept me on the edge of my seat! I was really enthralled but then lost my interest toward the end because it ended kind of abruptly and it felt a little predictable. I was hoping we would get some other perspective outside of Blythe because I thought she was unreliable. But overall, I really enjoyed the audiobook!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, Abandonment, and Pregnancy
addberg's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
this book makes me feel sad. while it reminded me of “we need to talk about kevin”, i feel like it delved more into how neglect, trauma and experiences become part of us and can move through generations. the power of connection that bodies are capable of is wild. while we think of mothers as all one kind of way - giving their life, body and energy to a growing life from the very beginning - we don’t always think of how the negative feelings can also be felt.
while i enjoyed reading the book, it left me feeling sad and i’m not sure i’d recommend it to a friend, especially one who is a mother
while i enjoyed reading the book, it left me feeling sad and i’m not sure i’d recommend it to a friend, especially one who is a mother
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Child abuse
wegs's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Child death
lillybelle's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child abuse, Death, Pregnancy, and Mental illness
ceh517's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Abortion, Child abuse, Self harm, and Pregnancy
clotalksbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Such a page turner. I was addicted. I'm not a parent, but the writing is so absorbing that you understand completely what the characters are going through and feeling. The characters aren't particularly likeable, but they are real, relatable, and fully realised. I cared what happened to them.
It's dark. It's tense. And some bits made me sob. Incredible writing, that left me wanting more. It's not an easy read subject wise, but it made me think about what I would do in similar situations. Such a different book about motherhood than I have read before. Expertly done!
It's dark. It's tense. And some bits made me sob. Incredible writing, that left me wanting more. It's not an easy read subject wise, but it made me think about what I would do in similar situations. Such a different book about motherhood than I have read before. Expertly done!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Miscarriage
kathrynjl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
I devoured this book and finished it in less than a day. The Push is a truly gripping, fast paced psychological thriller about the intricacies of motherhood and nature versus nurture. In it, a mother struggles to bond with her newborn daughter. As the child grows, their relationship continues to deteriorate and eventually calls into question whose retelling of events is reliable. Audrain’s debut is a compelling and multifaceted story and I will definitely read more from her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Child abuse
betweenbooksandkitsch's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse