A review by sierranorgan
The Mothers, by Brit Bennett
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The writing on this one was beautifully slow. But I felt like because of that some parts felt like they lagged a little bit. The story was beautifully woven together though and I enjoyed being in these characters lives! I can’t wait to read what Bennett does next!
Graphic: Abortion, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Infertility, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Suicide