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A review by rebeccareader
The Push by Ashley Audrain
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m not sure what to say.
It’s beautifully written, it’s quick to read, it’s intense, exhilarating. It’s a rollercoaster force of a book that I have no hope of summarising my thoughts on.
This offers such a unique and important perspective on motherhood. Maybe it’s something not everybody wants or should experience. It also offers the very interesting perspective of a child who maybe deserved better, but also maybe would always be that child no matter what.
The ending! I have so many thoughts, but it really all comes down too that child and your opinion of her at the end. Make up your mind for yourself, I know what I believe.
It’s beautifully written, it’s quick to read, it’s intense, exhilarating. It’s a rollercoaster force of a book that I have no hope of summarising my thoughts on.
This offers such a unique and important perspective on motherhood. Maybe it’s something not everybody wants or should experience. It also offers the very interesting perspective of a child who maybe deserved better, but also maybe would always be that child no matter what.
The ending! I have so many thoughts, but it really all comes down too that child and your opinion of her at the end. Make up your mind for yourself, I know what I believe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Child death, Suicide, and Medical content