A review by avadore
Motherhood by Sheila Heti

challenging hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I've had this book recommended to me by so many people! And it is good, in parts. It's also a huge slog. I think the parts I found most challenging were the assumptions made about pregnant people by the author, and the stifling heterosexuality of it all. I would still recommend it to other people as a study of how all consuming questions about parenthood can be, with the grain of salt that this presentation lacks something if you're not a cis straight white lady.  
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