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

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

5.0

A gut-punch of a book for anyone, but especially for new moms, this was a terrifying glimpse into how our ideals of motherhood can cause harm not just to mothers, but to children, their families, their communities. Best read in small doses to allow sufficient time for angry crying. 
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