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A review by jordanrisa
Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
A complex, nuanced perspective on motherhood and womanhood that is often untold. Explores the difficult decisions in becoming a mother, the regrets that sometimes comes with that, and the unconventional ways one can parent — a reminder that in the individualistic world we have today, what we may need most are multiple people coming together to care for and raise a child, that it’s not something you can or should do alone.
I couldn’t put it down. Sharp, direct — like a friend telling you about her day. I related so much to the mixed feelings that the characters had about motherhood in contrast to the “just do it” messages I’ve gotten from elders and even peers. And it was comforting to hear the different sides of motherhood — the beauty and also the immense pain and the multitude of emotions that can come with it: jealousy, pride, regret, joy…
I highly recommend and am thankful that my friend suggested it to me.
I couldn’t put it down. Sharp, direct — like a friend telling you about her day. I related so much to the mixed feelings that the characters had about motherhood in contrast to the “just do it” messages I’ve gotten from elders and even peers. And it was comforting to hear the different sides of motherhood — the beauty and also the immense pain and the multitude of emotions that can come with it: jealousy, pride, regret, joy…
I highly recommend and am thankful that my friend suggested it to me.