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

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

3.0

The School for Good Mothers dives into what it means to be a "good mother". While a lot of the events in the book may sound extreme to some readers, they don't deviate from the societal expectations of mothers. The social services part of the book also isn't much different to what we have now. Unfortunately, the system is incredibly harsh on mothers (especially POC mothers), and in many places it is nearly impossible for women to get their children back as they lack proper rehabilitation and support programs. I really enjoyed the social commentary; it is something I think a lot about as a woman who may one day have children. The pacing itself was too slow for me, I didn't find it as suspenseful as some people were claiming. I also found that it was very wordy and that not much happened. In the end, it was an alright book and im glad that I read it. 
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