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The Mothers by Brit Bennett

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bookedbyclare's review against another edition

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3.75

Absolutely stunning. A great debut.

brigidsbestie's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-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

suhmown's review against another edition

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emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

Brit Bennett is such a talent writer that I can’t imagine anything she writes not working for me. But this was so stunning. The way that this book balanced motherhood and pregnancy with a girl who had lost her mother was nothing short of spectacular. This was both a small town drama with incredible gossip and a commentary on womanhood, friendship, love, age, and motherhood. Wow.

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medium-paced

5.0

justalli's review against another edition

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3.0

Another very engrossing book by Brit Bennett! Very fun read that kept me craving more. I enjoy the mystery that Bennett wraps and weaves into each of her books, but sometimes find it hard to understand where she's going with it. Overall, good book, but was left with some open questions.
My issues with the book fell with the three main characters and my inability to connect/understand their decisions/actions.