A review by bmpicc
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What an interesting and difficult read. I was thinking 3 stars, but then I realized it isn't fair to penalize the author for making me feel things... I added a star for the unique (and oddly realistic) dystopian premise. This made me uncomfortable the way 'The Measure' by Nikki Erlick made me uncomfortable. As a reader, that is a discomfort I appreciate. It will be a while before I finish digesting this one.
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