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As mães by Carolina Carvalho, Brit Bennett

jordanak03's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

jaydeecepticon's review against another edition

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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

maks444's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

lyyyn's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.0

bkmckown's review against another edition

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3.5

This was a story of different views of mothers and the intricacies of relationships. The connections of all the characters and their emotions was beautiful but the story left me wanting more. 

bobeetle's review against another edition

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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.

rballenger's review against another edition

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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.

kenziehawes's review against another edition

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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

natalie2906's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 stars

emvater's review against another edition

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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