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A review by naddie_reads
The Mothers by Brit Bennett
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked this a lot even though I was shaking my head at these characters because why? (Drama & real life, that's why, but still.)
That ending paragraph was scary, in a way. Though the book technically followed three main characters throughout all this, the sense of community that surrounded the three of them was palpable, so I can only guess how that would've affected them even more. I don't know, I feel conflicted. I liked this, but also I just feel bad after reading this. And in the end, I guess that's just like real life.
That ending paragraph was scary, in a way. Though the book technically followed three main characters throughout all this, the sense of community that surrounded the three of them was palpable, so I can only guess how that would've affected them even more. I don't know, I feel conflicted. I liked this, but also I just feel bad after reading this. And in the end, I guess that's just like real life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Abortion
Minor: Rape