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nlando115's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
5.0
This was addictive and so so good; I could not put it down. Really interesting commentary on mother-daughter dynamics (I loved the generational flash backs and a narrative about believing women + mothers specifically. You know what’s going to happen the whole time and yet somehow the ending is still like a gut punch.
soccer8s's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
This was really good.... but wtf was that ending. It can't just end like that.....I need so many answers!!!
maisonmarsiela's review against another edition
5.0
this book was WILD from beginning to end - i’ve never read a book that was so difficult to put down.
i went into this read expecting simply to be torn between a possibly unreliable narrator and a possibly unhinged daughter - and although it delivered on that front and certainly kept me guessing, it was so, so much more than that. this book examined neglect, abuse, intergenerational trauma, nature versus nurture, and grief in such a thoughtful and complex way.
it was deeply emotional and thought-provoking, while also being unsettling and dark. i also really appreciated the short chapters - they made what was already a fast-paced and addictive novel an even quicker read
i went into this read expecting simply to be torn between a possibly unreliable narrator and a possibly unhinged daughter - and although it delivered on that front and certainly kept me guessing, it was so, so much more than that. this book examined neglect, abuse, intergenerational trauma, nature versus nurture, and grief in such a thoughtful and complex way.
it was deeply emotional and thought-provoking, while also being unsettling and dark. i also really appreciated the short chapters - they made what was already a fast-paced and addictive novel an even quicker read
nmm08004's review against another edition
4.0
OMG this book. Probably not the best week for me to read this but this book was written beautifully. It tugs at your heart strings. The ending had me a little shock.
novabird's review against another edition
5.0
If ‘tone,’ of delivery is really important to you then Marin Ireland may be your choice of narrator. Ireland delivers just the right edge of cynicism. This narrator on Audiobooks delivers the interior dialogue of Blythe with finesse and aplomb as she fights to stay a good mom regardless of who precipitates the battle for her heart/ soul.
What a duo!! Audrain for her courage to broach this very sensitive topic and Ireland for orating her words and breathing an additional zest into them.
Hands down excellent story telling at its finest!!!
What a duo!! Audrain for her courage to broach this very sensitive topic and Ireland for orating her words and breathing an additional zest into them.
Hands down excellent story telling at its finest!!!
lottie1803's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75