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A review by nikkitewes
Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
WHAT IN THE WORLD DID I JUST READ?!?!
Motherthing is about as unhinged as a novel can get! In this you follow Abigail and her husband Ralph. Abigail's mother in law dies in their basement and the couple is left to pick up the pieces. Ralph is struggling to manage his grief and is suffering from mental health issues. This book is very much a stream of consciousness inside of Abigail's head. She is doing what she can to keep Ralph happy and try to rid their lives of her mother in law's ghost. Strap in for a wild ride!
Overall, I enjoyed this! There were definitely moments where I was confused about what was happening. Abigail's lies and her irrational thoughts were so frustrating, but that is part of the story. If you love unhinged, female characters then I think that you will love this story. If you like concrete characters and a concrete plot than this may not be for you.
Motherthing is about as unhinged as a novel can get! In this you follow Abigail and her husband Ralph. Abigail's mother in law dies in their basement and the couple is left to pick up the pieces. Ralph is struggling to manage his grief and is suffering from mental health issues. This book is very much a stream of consciousness inside of Abigail's head. She is doing what she can to keep Ralph happy and try to rid their lives of her mother in law's ghost. Strap in for a wild ride!
Overall, I enjoyed this! There were definitely moments where I was confused about what was happening. Abigail's lies and her irrational thoughts were so frustrating, but that is part of the story. If you love unhinged, female characters then I think that you will love this story. If you like concrete characters and a concrete plot than this may not be for you.