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A review by alisonvh
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is rough, but so well written, and it does a great job of discussing the impossible expectations our society has of mothers. Can’t wait to discuss it with my book club.
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Rape, Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol