natalieba 's review for:

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

4.5

challenging emotional sad 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

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So glad to have finally read Brit Bennett’s debut after loving The Vanishing Half, her second novel. I can see how the two are tied together - both stories of the deep relationships between women, how our families and communities shape us, and what it’s like to come of age when things are unusually and uniquely hard. I really liked this one, though not as much as VH, perhaps it felt a bit long in the middle? But the ending is so well done and the writing is fabulous. Can’t wait for whatever she’s got coming next for us.