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A review by damalireads
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This ended so cruelly like 😭 I wanted to see most people in this book SUFFER, but I'll just imagine that they did 🥰
3.5 stars. This was more psychological drama than thriller, and unfortunately I did not vibe with that as much. The culture of this intense (white) motherhood cult was soooooo horrific that I truly hope people are not living like this. Very intense awful lives these women live. I thought Rebecca was interesting and her experience with wanting a child and the many miscarriages she had. Blair annoyed me A LOT but her voice was a good contrast to Whitney. Miss Whitney is basically what happens when you listen to the voice inside your head telling you to do the wrong thing mixed with short patience and no self control. I know there's meant to be some empathy towards her, like yes motherhood can be hell on earth and the assumed sacrifice that's required is suffocating to adhere to and intoxicating to ignore wow, but I was praying for her downfall the whole time ❤️
Between this and the laughter, I will be taking a nice break from psych dramas/thrillers
3.5 stars. This was more psychological drama than thriller, and unfortunately I did not vibe with that as much. The culture of this intense (white) motherhood cult was soooooo horrific that I truly hope people are not living like this. Very intense awful lives these women live. I thought Rebecca was interesting and her experience with wanting a child and the many miscarriages she had. Blair annoyed me A LOT but her voice was a good contrast to Whitney. Miss Whitney is basically what happens when you listen to the voice inside your head telling you to do the wrong thing mixed with short patience and no self control. I know there's meant to be some empathy towards her, like yes motherhood can be hell on earth and the assumed sacrifice that's required is suffocating to adhere to and intoxicating to ignore wow, but I was praying for her downfall the whole time ❤️
Between this and the laughter, I will be taking a nice break from psych dramas/thrillers