A review by kayliesbookshelf
The Herd by Emily Edwards

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

-contemporary fiction

-motherhood

-omnipresent narrative 

Read if you:

-enjoy domestic fiction

-are open-minded and willing to see all points to an argument

-appreciate a well researched book that makes you think

What I enjoyed:

-The Herd discusses a controversial issue and is not one sided in the approach. Emily has truly encompassed a difficult topic by showing all sides while also showing the reader that we are all just trying to do what is right for our families

-Edwards also does an excellent job at portraying motherhood in its entirely

-The authors note at the end sheds light on just how much research Edwards completed and just how many firsthand accounts helped create The Herd