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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
Very interesting commentary on the intersection of race, family and outsourcing work typically performed by family. This is not a book I would recommend to highly conservative readers as there is quite a bit of language and a couple of scenes which depict ‘promiscuous’ sexual encounters.
The book has a very unique premise, a take on surrogacy that few would ever imagine possible. I found it intriguing and enjoyable to read.
However, there seemed to be a bit of lag in the middle, times when I found myself waiting for what seemed like forever to get to the next part of the story. Some things felt repetitive but I assume that may have been intentional. The surrogacy world the characters lived in certainly could have felt that way.
Also I would have liked to have more background on Madame Deng, but again, perhaps that was the point.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. It certainly was unique and unlike other titles which have been released recently.
However, there seemed to be a bit of lag in the middle, times when I found myself waiting for what seemed like forever to get to the next part of the story. Some things felt repetitive but I assume that may have been intentional. The surrogacy world the characters lived in certainly could have felt that way.
Also I would have liked to have more background on Madame Deng, but again, perhaps that was the point.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. It certainly was unique and unlike other titles which have been released recently.
The premise of this novel is horrifying.
This isn't set in some fictional world, I'm no scientist, but I'm fairly certain everything they discuss involving surrogacy and genetics and Gattaca-shiz probably DOES happen in some Dollhouse type place in the middle of Los Angeles.
The Farm is a fascinating look at life in America for the haves and have-nots. I found myself thinking about surrogacy and determining that after being pregnant there is no amount of money that could convince me to do it again. The reasons the women in the novel choose to visit Golden Oaks is so varied, each of their journeys will open up lots of discussion topics for book clubs.
This isn't set in some fictional world, I'm no scientist, but I'm fairly certain everything they discuss involving surrogacy and genetics and Gattaca-shiz probably DOES happen in some Dollhouse type place in the middle of Los Angeles.
The Farm is a fascinating look at life in America for the haves and have-nots. I found myself thinking about surrogacy and determining that after being pregnant there is no amount of money that could convince me to do it again. The reasons the women in the novel choose to visit Golden Oaks is so varied, each of their journeys will open up lots of discussion topics for book clubs.
The description made it sound like an exciting book. But it’s fairly boring. So many potential expansions on many of the plot lines would have brought this from a meh book to a good book.
I can’t say I recommend this book even though I have it a 3 star
I can’t say I recommend this book even though I have it a 3 star
Fantastic premise, lackluster execution, terrible ending.
About an upscale facility where poor women incubate babies for the super-rich, and the women, mostly immigrants, who are the "hosts". The disturbing elements creep into the novel gradually and beyond the fact that as far as I know this doesn't exist today it never gets implausible. A good look at nanny culture, class, and wealth. Also a very readable story.
OMG, what a strange premise. The story was well written and easy to read. I found myself sucked into this strange world of a baby farm and couldn't put the book down. The ending was a little lack luster. I was hoping for more, but in the end, I really enjoyed this read.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Book Confessions of an ExBallerina
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Book Confessions of an ExBallerina
OH MY GOSH DOES NO ONE GET WHAT THEY DESERVE?!? I hated this book! The beginning! The ending! The whole thing! Ate, Tony, Reagan, Segundida, Mae and Jane AND AMELIA ALL HAVE HORRIBLE ENDINGS FOR THIS CHARACATERS! Not ONE SINGLE CHARACTER got the ending that they should have. I am infuriated that I spent so much time reading this book and that the author didn’t care to make her readers happy at all that they had read it. It kept me engaged but it let me down sorely, to the point that I actually considered burning this book
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very realistic view on surrogacy and capitalism. I couldn't bring myself to hate any one character because they were all motivated reasonably. Very interesting book and well written.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion
Definitely started this book thinking it would lead into some sort of dystopian world where women were forced to pump out babies like robots. I was happily met with a refreshing tale of present-day women dealing with a seemingly fantastic way of life for surrogates.
Give this book a try simply to see which side of the spectrum you would root for. The author does a great job keeping the reader questioning who’s good and who’s evil right up until the very end.
NetGally provided me with this ARC.
Give this book a try simply to see which side of the spectrum you would root for. The author does a great job keeping the reader questioning who’s good and who’s evil right up until the very end.
NetGally provided me with this ARC.