A review by kdtoverbooked
The Mothers by Brit Bennett

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

This book is not for me. I found all the characters generally irksome. The main climatic event between the two best friends should have resulted in a bitch slap, knockout kind of punch.  After reading this, I’ll be leery to read another Brit Bennett book (as I didn’t love the Vanishing Half either) but I know there will be enough hype surrounding her next release to have me read it.