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cheri 's review for:
Why Mommy Swears
by Gill Sims
I’m so glad I’m done with that! It was a real slog and I only really finished it out of pure stubbornness. So many people have told me it’s relatable and funny but I don’t get it! The main character keeps mentioning being middle class as though saying it makes it true. Each mention comes with some sort of qualifier like having quinoa (I have that too and don’t imagine I’m middle class!). She doesn’t even seem to like anyone! All she does is argue with everyone or complain at them. There might be 1 instance where she’s not having a go at her husband but other than that, I think they hate each other! And yes there’s a lot of swearing. Mostly to be funny I think. But even I don’t swear eleventy billion times a day - which is this woman’s favourite catchphrase. Everything is Eleventy Billion (and random capital letters to let you know when things are Really Very Important). Still not sure what the book was about other than Ellen getting stroppy a lot with everyone and being annoyed her life isn’t perfect.
I will say I did like the point at the end of the book (no spoilers), but I wish there had been a better, more cohesive story.
I will say I did like the point at the end of the book (no spoilers), but I wish there had been a better, more cohesive story.