A review by robbiclaire
The Push by Ashley Audrain

challenging emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book. Phew. I read it in only two days, unable to set it aside until I had read it in its entirety. It’s one of those thrillers that leaves the reader questioning the reliability of the narrator, wondering just how true this story is as it unfolds. The book  explored the impact of motherhood on a woman’s identity but it did so through the lens of this imperfect narrator who was - quite honestly - often very unlikeable but somehow still relatable, redeemable. 

Fwiw, it’s also very difficult to read as a parent. Folks with infants or younger children at home should consider whether it’s the right time to take this on. Lots of digging into the role of generational trauma, too. 
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