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mollygross 's review for:
The School for Good Mothers
by Jessamine Chan
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
(mild spoilers) conflicted… the concept of the book was great, very unique and compelling but i found the pacing to be slow and repetitive. at times this reminded me of black mirror- creepy, dystopian, and shocking but really made me think and reflect on the truth it’s based on.
this book dealt with a lot of heavy and important topics - racism, sexism, classism, & more + how they all affect families dealing with social workers and the system. unfortunately i really didn’t like the ending but i think that’s the point. overall i appreciated the concept and themes but found it slow and hard to get through at times.
this book dealt with a lot of heavy and important topics - racism, sexism, classism, & more + how they all affect families dealing with social workers and the system. unfortunately i really didn’t like the ending but i think that’s the point. overall i appreciated the concept and themes but found it slow and hard to get through at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia