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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
dark
funny
slow-paced
Original, that’s for sure. Lots of relatable bits about motherhood, anger, being an artist. But with this weird fantastical twist.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
dark
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While I am a mother, and understood the premise of this book, I just did not like it at all! The main character was meant to be some kind of empowered feminist, but was in fact just a whiny annoying person who always believed herself to be the victim. Too long, boring, and ultimately pointless.
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoy magical realism and thoroughly loved this book, but I do think it needed a stronger ending, and a more nuanced character. I wish we had known more about her life/desires/dreams pre-child, anything to contrast with her rage and contempt. I enjoyed it, and left me hungry for more.
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the symbolism of motherhood. The theme was fully explored and I really liked some perspectives and descriptions. -that chapter- was a bit much for me. I was nauseous for an hour afterwards and the ending fell flat for me. But overall it was unique and a needed exploration of the challenges of modern motherhood. I wish it was actually an exploration of postpartum psychosis instead of performance art