A review by mcrespo
Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth

dark funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

hogarth is such a wordsmith in this novel. her language is flowery, and her work is rich with linguistic devices that make her writing unbelievable. this book has everything: religious overtones, internalized misogyny, ghosts, murder, cannibalism as a metaphor for love, literal cannibalism, mommy issues, and so much more. if you love mitski's "class of 2013" or women descending into madness, and want to read about how men usually are a woman's demise, this book is for you. 
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