A review by agchalle
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book was a little slow for me to start (listened to an audiobook), but once I got into it, I couldn't wait to see what happened next. This book really makes you think about the pressure of motherhood and what is expected/policed/punished.

I found Frieda's character to be complicated, but not unlovable. I was definitely rooting for her at the end. I think the author did a fantastic job impressing the intensity in Frieda's thoughts and expressing her anxieties throughout the book. 
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