A review by carlareads8
The Mothers by Brit Bennett

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I was not disappointed to read another book written by Brit Benett. She’s an amazing writer and really can’t wait for more of her novels! Her writing is so exquisite and very unique (even though the narrator’s point of view was coming from conservative older women). I like the idea that the narrator is not one person but instead represents a collective of women.

I wish the story would have gone on for longer which is why I gave it a 4.25. Even if there’s not a lot of events that happen in the book, I loved how Brit Bennet wrote about the characters and their experiences. I really could not stop reading!

The relationship between Aubrey and Nadia was very special and I having that element of jealousy was interesting to read. I wish their breakup was explored a bit more, but friendships sometimes do end quite abruptly sometimes. I’m sad Luke got in the way but he symbolizes “what could have happened” and to my perspective, made it seem like Nadia and Aubrey weren’t in love with him because of his personality. Nadia imagined herself having a family with him and was stuck in that what if for a long time. I guess in Aubrey’s case, she had always wanted to be a mom and she was going to fulfill that with Luke. I really wished he wasn’t the dad and instead Miller would have been.