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The Herd by Emily Edwards
4.0

This is so far from what I usually read but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It also had me thinking about something I don't think I've thought about for more than 5 mins. When I was getting covid vaccinated I dont think it even occurred to me or my family once not to do it...

That's why reading this I found it so difficult to understand Bryony's view. It's one thing to believe your mum when you're a little kid but to grow up and not look into it deeper... My mum says some outrageous things but after a certain age you just learn to take things w a pinch of salt. I actually struggled to feel sympathy for her eventhough what she was going through was soo incredibly tough and at most points, unjustified. 

That being said, this book really opened my eyes up to perspectives I've never thought about or experienced. The twist at the end really iterated to me how fucking difficult being a mother is. You have to think so deeply about your child and every decision you make. The choices Bryony made were really difficult. 

What a book about beautiful female friendship and motherhood. Loved it and would defo recommend to everyone!