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lebrunlk's review against another edition
5.0
There’s a lot of intersectionality here and honestly, I think it was more well-done than the vanishing half. It is integrated in a way that did not feel forced, lines that made me question and ponder yet another life experience that I will not know.
I didn’t love the “character” of the mothers but I understand why it was done. The symbolism of it is deep, mothers mothering those without, yet mothering appearing more as passing judgement while girls, then women, contemplate loss. It is a deep web to navigate.
I don’t think I would revisit this book again, but it is 3:38 am and I stayed up to finish it, so that definitely was reason for me bumping it up to a five star versus a four star.
I didn’t love the “character” of the mothers but I understand why it was done. The symbolism of it is deep, mothers mothering those without, yet mothering appearing more as passing judgement while girls, then women, contemplate loss. It is a deep web to navigate.
I don’t think I would revisit this book again, but it is 3:38 am and I stayed up to finish it, so that definitely was reason for me bumping it up to a five star versus a four star.
danaspice1's review against another edition
4.0
Nadia Turner is 17 and grieving her mother’s suicide when she sleeps with the pastor’s son, Luke. It’s just a tryst and the two aren’t in love. But when Nadia discovers that she is pregnant, choices are made that affect her life – and Luke’s – forever. When Nadia’s best friend, Aubrey, falls in love with Luke a few years later, secrets are exposed and the characters wonder if they will always be haunted by the choices they made when they were younger, and what would have happened had they chosen differently?
jeremymorrison's review against another edition
4.0
It’s the prayer group who call themselves The Mothers who tell the story of Nadia, a desperate teen reeling from her mother’s suicide, finds comfort in the arms of the Luke Shepherd, son of the pastor and in his twenties. Complications and secrets tear open the relationship and the inner workings of the people and the community.
keyanajackson_'s review against another edition
4.0
Initial I wanted to give this novel three stars because of the ending. I wanted closure. I took a few days to process my thoughts before writing this review. It was a heavy read and I wanted to give it the review it deserves.
The Mothers, was a well written novel that kept me engaged. I could only relate to a few events in the story, but Brit Bennett is talented. I was so invested, I couldn’t stop. I read the entire book in three days.
I loved the narrator after each chapter. I love books with multiple perspectives. This book will make you go through multiple emotions. It’s worth it though.
The Mothers, was a well written novel that kept me engaged. I could only relate to a few events in the story, but Brit Bennett is talented. I was so invested, I couldn’t stop. I read the entire book in three days.
I loved the narrator after each chapter. I love books with multiple perspectives. This book will make you go through multiple emotions. It’s worth it though.
mommydiva79's review against another edition
5.0
Five. Whole. Stars! I finished this book in 36 hours. I couldn't move on with my life until I finished this novel. The three main characters were so richly developed. The movement between the omnipresent point-of-view of the main characters to the mothers of the church was seamless. The author made sure you knew N
adia, Luke, & Aubrey from their beginnings as teens to their endings as thirtysomething adults.
And the story? Captivating. You wanted to know the motivations of these three - the lies, the deceit, the trust, the secrets. Of course, I loved the centering of these Black characters within this small community. They were real people. What a novel - looking forward to more from Brit Bennett and VERY much looking forward to the movie being created under Kerry Washington's production.
adia, Luke, & Aubrey from their beginnings as teens to their endings as thirtysomething adults.
And the story? Captivating. You wanted to know the motivations of these three - the lies, the deceit, the trust, the secrets. Of course, I loved the centering of these Black characters within this small community. They were real people. What a novel - looking forward to more from Brit Bennett and VERY much looking forward to the movie being created under Kerry Washington's production.
kiely_hall's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.25
tj975's review against another edition
4.0
I felt the characters were a bit underdeveloped and the plot a bit predictable. Not having any insight into why her mother committed suicide was a challenge for me to believe. It was an enjoyable read, though; Brit Bennett is an author to watch.
kamasue's review against another edition
4.0
The eponymous Mothers of the title function as a sort of Greek chorus throughout the book, which is nicely done. BB is such a talented young writer and I look forward to reading everything she produces.
inwonderland122's review against another edition
4.0
Read this one. Really enjoyed it. Didn't love most of the characters but found them relatable.
tikkinaylor's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
4.25