The Mother by B.L. Blanchard

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction dark emotional medium-paced

Description

In a present-day Britain where the British Empire never existed, wives and mothers strive for deliverance in a novel about oppression, autonomy, and family secrets by the author of The Peacekeeper.What if Europe had never colonized the world? It i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 50%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 37%
tense 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.43

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