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A review by csmoke85
Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Thank you to The Dial Press, Random House and Goodreads for the opportunity to read this book.
Like Mother, Like Mother is moving story about multiple generations of strongly independent women. Lila grows up in a broken home with a horrible father. Her mother is sent away by father, and this sets the path for Lila. She grows up and becomes a fierce woman, not really anyone. She has children who are essentially raised by their father, and they in turn become fierce women as well. What became of Lila’s mother that was sent away becomes a big mystery to Lila’s children. Since her mother leaving was such a crucial part of Lila’s life.
This was a beautiful story of grief, love, loss, friendship and finding yourself. A reminder of all the paths that life can wind you down. I found myself crying at certain points. The characters are raw, witty and honest. This was a great read.
Like Mother, Like Mother is moving story about multiple generations of strongly independent women. Lila grows up in a broken home with a horrible father. Her mother is sent away by father, and this sets the path for Lila. She grows up and becomes a fierce woman, not really anyone. She has children who are essentially raised by their father, and they in turn become fierce women as well. What became of Lila’s mother that was sent away becomes a big mystery to Lila’s children. Since her mother leaving was such a crucial part of Lila’s life.
This was a beautiful story of grief, love, loss, friendship and finding yourself. A reminder of all the paths that life can wind you down. I found myself crying at certain points. The characters are raw, witty and honest. This was a great read.