Reviews

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

atgerstner's review

dark emotional sad slow-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? It's complicated

3.25

j_k_w's review

emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

healnotslay's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Brit Bennett the writer you are...

jenhurst's review

4.0

4.5.
Brit Bennett’s writing and narrative voice is beautiful. It draws me in and keeps me engaged the entire time. I loved this story about being black in contemporary America. It doesn’t feel like a debut and after reading 2 books by Brit Bennett I know I will be reading all of her books that she puts out going forward. The story is just so beautiful and I felt so attached to all the characters.

odditymx's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sunshineariel's review

emotional sad medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy, Infertility, Death of parent, and Infidelity

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Sexual assault

readwithtre's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

brookebuonauro's review against another edition

5.0

Ooooomph. Stunner!!!

sarahreincastle's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-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

4.25

dreaminthepages's review

3.0

3.5 stars

Was invested in the characters lives then I wasn't then I was again and the cycle continued. The story/writing felt a little dry to me personally for what it was but glad I did finally finish this story (only took me many many months).