roleynicoley 's review for:

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

4.75

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book was super interesting and such a realistic and thoughtful look on parenthood; specifically motherhood. The idea that mothers need to be perfect is very reflective of society, and the way the story is told is heartbreaking yet realistic.