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A review by karteabooks
The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I enjoyed reading the author’s previous novel, Greenwich Park and was pleased to be accepted by Netgalley to read and review an early copy of this book.
From the start, this book had me well and truly hooked and immersed in the lives of Tash and Sophie. I don’t want to give away too much of the plotline, I want you to read this and discover the tangled lives of a group of mothers from London, I will give you a very brief overview to make you pre-order this book now!
A fresh and deftly paced thriller about murder, class, and motherhood in one of London’s toniest communities.
When a young nanny dies under mysterious circumstances near new mom Tash’s home, she is certain that this could be the story to relaunch her journalism career.
Meanwhile, she also needs to find a local playgroup for her son. Nearby is the gorgeous neighborhood filled with wealthy and friendly families, stunning houses, and lavish playdates. But when another young woman is found dead, it’s clear there’s much more to the community than meets the eye and the more Tash investigates, the more she’s led uncomfortably close to the mothers in her son’s playgroup.
Are these women really her friends? Or is there another, more dangerous reason why she has been accepted into their exclusive world? Who, exactly, is investigating who?
When a young nanny dies under mysterious circumstances near new mom Tash’s home, she is certain that this could be the story to relaunch her journalism career.
Meanwhile, she also needs to find a local playgroup for her son. Nearby is the gorgeous neighborhood filled with wealthy and friendly families, stunning houses, and lavish playdates. But when another young woman is found dead, it’s clear there’s much more to the community than meets the eye and the more Tash investigates, the more she’s led uncomfortably close to the mothers in her son’s playgroup.
Are these women really her friends? Or is there another, more dangerous reason why she has been accepted into their exclusive world? Who, exactly, is investigating who?
The characters are all so well written, and I really felt part of the mum’s group that Tash became part of, and they way that they wouldn’t discuss Sophie and her past. The story was a real rollercoaster of twists and turns, that left me second guessing and wanting to read ‘just one more chapter’ throughout the book, culminating in an ending that was a truly shocking and unexpected ending. One that made me sit with the last page for a very long time.
I highly recommend this fast-paced psychological thriller to everyone. A perfect summer read to become immersed in by the pool or relaxing in the shade.
Thank you to the author and Bloomsbury UK for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.