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A review by meemawreads
Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
"A mother was a chance to hate someone as much as you loved them, caring and wounding, a push and pull that only tightened the knot that bound you."
I'm gonna be haunted by this one for a long time. We learn of a dystopian mountain town where mothers disappear. We follow Vera through childhood where her own mother Goes, then adulthood. This is detailed, character-deep writing, beautifully composed, a love letter to mothers and daughters. It gives exposition in a way that reminds me of Never Let Me Go. Good read for those who like answering their own questions about a story instead of having it spoon fed. Probably a hard read for those with mother/child trauma. This one GOT ME, GAL. Five taters 🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔/🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔
I'm gonna be haunted by this one for a long time. We learn of a dystopian mountain town where mothers disappear. We follow Vera through childhood where her own mother Goes, then adulthood. This is detailed, character-deep writing, beautifully composed, a love letter to mothers and daughters. It gives exposition in a way that reminds me of Never Let Me Go. Good read for those who like answering their own questions about a story instead of having it spoon fed. Probably a hard read for those with mother/child trauma. This one GOT ME, GAL. Five taters 🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔/🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault