A review by annieo15
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

For me, this book felt both too emotionally heavy to read in long stretches and incredibly difficult to put down. The plot is at times shocking, consistently heartbreaking, and a truly fascinating scrutiny of how society treats mothers.
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