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bobeetle's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book in 3 days compared to 2 weeks for the previous one. First, I like the writing, the author knows how to evoke emotions. And the way The Mothers starts a chapter as narrator is very well done. To have this perspective and what they think about the situation.
I expected a better plot or mistery about the death of her mother but we are given less. Too much misteries about the protagonist situation at the end is frustrating. I don't like having too much interrogations at the end of a book. Also sometimes it is repetitive and we keep turning around. Not much development for the character but I really love Nadia, by the way.
It's a really good debut and I could recommend for subjects taking part in the story.
I expected a better plot or mistery about the death of her mother but we are given less. Too much misteries about the protagonist situation at the end is frustrating. I don't like having too much interrogations at the end of a book. Also sometimes it is repetitive and we keep turning around. Not much development for the character but I really love Nadia, by the way.
It's a really good debut and I could recommend for subjects taking part in the story.
rballenger's review against another edition
5.0
Type of read: Commuter read.
What made me pick it up: A suggested read based on previous library loans.
Overall rating: "Finding peace in the unraveling."
Poetic and lyrical, 'The Mothers' is a beautifully heartbreaking story of finding yourself amid the decisions and choices you make...for better or worse. This book hurt my heart in the most wonderful way. I loved the multiple perspectives and weaving storyline. The honesty and hurt that comes out of these pages is gutwrenching. I would absolutely recommend 'The Mothers' and I'll be on the lookout for any future works of Bennett.
Readers Note: 'The Mothers' features storylines that include suicide, sex, sexual assault, and abortion.
What made me pick it up: A suggested read based on previous library loans.
Overall rating: "Finding peace in the unraveling."
Poetic and lyrical, 'The Mothers' is a beautifully heartbreaking story of finding yourself amid the decisions and choices you make...for better or worse. This book hurt my heart in the most wonderful way. I loved the multiple perspectives and weaving storyline. The honesty and hurt that comes out of these pages is gutwrenching. I would absolutely recommend 'The Mothers' and I'll be on the lookout for any future works of Bennett.
Readers Note: 'The Mothers' features storylines that include suicide, sex, sexual assault, and abortion.
kenziehawes's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
4.5
emvater's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
leahpoplestone's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! There was always something going on, so my curiosity was peaked the entire time while reading. I felt the ending was a bit rushed... within the last couple of chapters of the book, something major happened, and I felt like the way it was wrapped up was rushed. I wish we could have found out whether Luke and Aubrey stayed together and what happened to Nadia.
Overall though, I did enjoy the book! It was beautifully written. Would recommend :)
Overall though, I did enjoy the book! It was beautifully written. Would recommend :)
somachi's review against another edition
emotional
slow-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
3.0
caitlinisobel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
orchee's review against another edition
5.0
Women are always held to the highest of standards starting when they are just little girls. Boys though, never. Not when they kiss a girl or put their hand under a girl’s shirt without permission or when the girl gets pregnant. Then these girls/women are judged by both men and women. Beautifully written to show our hypocritical nature and how healing is so important.