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

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is rage inducing. I would have rated it higher, but it's just not for me. I don't like books that make me depressed. It wasn't pleasant to read, but it was well written and is a great commentary on motherhood and the expectations thereof. 

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