ob_ledbetter's review against another edition
4.0
How on earth to rate this… parts of this book made me want to throw something across the room due to their seeming self-absorption, but they only got to me because they so closely mirrored my own compulsive inner thoughts. There are several lines in here that will stick with me forever and ever. It was a slow, pretentious start… but it was was exactly what I needed. 4.5 ⭐️
I should also clarify that this book is not so much about motherhood as NOT choosing motherhood, although Sheila would hate my exact language there.
I should also clarify that this book is not so much about motherhood as NOT choosing motherhood, although Sheila would hate my exact language there.
isabellediggle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
"Overwhelmed" is my initial thought. There is so much I loved and I so much I hated, this really made me interrogate my own thoughts and emotions around motherhood. This book would be difficult to categorise and I enjoyed the different narrative styles. I want to flip some coins now.
sophlovesbooks41's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
nith's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
bronsai's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
wandawinterland's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
veeteegee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book asks a lot of interesting questions through its author, but I did find several profound reflections and moments of clarity clouded by many thoughts that didn’t feel like they added much value. But I suppose that’s part of what makes this book this book—it’s not meant to read as an answer for all, but rather document the journey she had to make her own. I may return to it again in the future as it’s central topic is one I consider often in my own life.
natashasorrell's review against another edition
4.0
Frustrating coin flipping and fortune telling interspersed with these moments of sharp and center-probing clarity.