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A review by bekkasbookclub
Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“The world is not made for mothers. Yet mothers made the world.” Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker
This book was a WILD rollercoaster. I would start by saying this could be a HUGE trigger for new mothers who may be struggling post-partum or those who have witnessed domestic abuse as a child. Clove is a crunchy mom with lots of secrets in her past. She seems to have everything under control until she gets a letter from someone in her past, and her life slowly begins to unravel. Clove is a very self-aware woman, making it more interesting of the possibility that she may in fact be going mad. I read this on audio, and it was very hard to put down at times. I needed more and couldn’t wait to hear what was going to happen next. For once, I actually did guess a few of the twists, but that did not ruin the reading experience for me. This was an intense, yet compelling read that I absolutely enjoyed.
This book was a WILD rollercoaster. I would start by saying this could be a HUGE trigger for new mothers who may be struggling post-partum or those who have witnessed domestic abuse as a child. Clove is a crunchy mom with lots of secrets in her past. She seems to have everything under control until she gets a letter from someone in her past, and her life slowly begins to unravel. Clove is a very self-aware woman, making it more interesting of the possibility that she may in fact be going mad. I read this on audio, and it was very hard to put down at times. I needed more and couldn’t wait to hear what was going to happen next. For once, I actually did guess a few of the twists, but that did not ruin the reading experience for me. This was an intense, yet compelling read that I absolutely enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death of parent