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emillly_b's review against another edition
4.0
The exploration of motherhood will always fascinate me. So many of the words on these pages have put in to place what I've never been able to articulate. There was a part towards the end that lost me, but the flaws are what make the book so raw and real. Heti cracks open the concept of motherhood and deeply examines it, almost obsessively. The level of introspection is incredible, truly dismantling the inner psyche of one who doesn't know if they want to be a mother.
isabelangharad's review against another edition
5.0
the best book i have read this year. cannot recommend highly enough.
janiscox's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Can be hard to get into, but has excellent insights.
_emaa_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
trademark's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting form, how most of the book is her talking to me, the reader. I'm not a woman in her 30s considering whether or not to have kids, but for not being the target demographic it was still interesting.
slowlychloe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
3.25
alexis_ev's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
jankatar's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was a lot weirder than I expected - a sort of semi-fictional philosophical exploration into the choice whether to be a mother or not. I can see how this is not everyone's cup of tea, but it was very insightful for me
emharries's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25