A review by lizziewilson
Expectation by Anna Hope

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A very beautifully written book about womanhood, motherhood, growing up and female friendship with all the messiness in between. I felt very empathetic to all the characters despite their actions and behaviour - for me it made them more loveable.
I liked how the story wasn't tied up in a neat bow, there is still much left unsaid ans uncertain about the characters' futures and relationships with eachother. It didn't feel ambiguous, but raw and real.
Highly recommend, a very thoughtful and compelling read that I found hard to put down.
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