jukietoss 's review for:

The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward

4.5

dark mysterious reflective 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: No

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I was completely absorbed in this layered family story. It took on a bunch of elements: twins raised separately, a book within the book, time loops--and it did all of them justice. I had such a great time getting to know the characters, watching the sisters' relationship evolve, and gaining well-paced insight into how we got here. It kept me guessing, and even got kind of creepy in such a fun way. This book is smart, compelling, and very hard to put down. It's also a bold examination of motherhood, sisterhood, and women's lives. I love a woman-centered story that looks at how society impacts the personal, and THE CATCH does it in a truly original way. I'll be thinking about this book for a long time! 

I recommend this for anyone who likes literary fiction that gets a little weird, for people who like to see motherhood represented with complexity on the page, or anyone who's up for a little mysticism to help understand the world.