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A review by readalotwritealot
The Second Mother by Jenny Milchman
3.0
I have the hardest time writing reviews for books that I don’t feel a strong connection to and, unfortunately, that was The Second Mother for me.
I think expectations make all the difference and what I expected was a suspenseful or creepy thriller. What I feel I got was more literary fiction with some creepy elements.
What I liked: The writing was great. The characters were perfectly written. The storyline was interesting.
What didn’t work for me: This was a very slow burn, with a lot of repetition and not enough to keep me engaged.
Final thoughts: I think if I hadn’t gone into this one expecting a thriller, I would have enjoyed the slower pace more. I would definitely recommend this one to those who like a slow burn with great characters.
I received an advanced copy in exchange for my review.
I think expectations make all the difference and what I expected was a suspenseful or creepy thriller. What I feel I got was more literary fiction with some creepy elements.
What I liked: The writing was great. The characters were perfectly written. The storyline was interesting.
What didn’t work for me: This was a very slow burn, with a lot of repetition and not enough to keep me engaged.
Final thoughts: I think if I hadn’t gone into this one expecting a thriller, I would have enjoyed the slower pace more. I would definitely recommend this one to those who like a slow burn with great characters.
I received an advanced copy in exchange for my review.