A review by lsmith36
Chouette by Claire Oshetsky

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“It’s a wonder that any woman ever agrees to be a mother, when the fruits of motherhood are inevitably conflict and remorse, to be followed by death and disembowelment.”

I was horrified and sad and angry the entire way through. When I finished it I had to release the breath I couldn't breathe. Spectacular. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Animal death, Blood, Ableism, and Pregnancy