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A review by hsheehan85
This is Where We Talk Things Out by Caitlin Marceau
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is Where We Talk Things Out was incredible! It was like a combination of Misery and Mommie Dearest.
We follow Miller as she leaves for a weekend away with her mother, Sylvie. The two do not have a good relationship at all, and Miller has agreed to try to work on their relationship despite the warnings of her girlfriend/wife.
There were immediate red flags as soon as Miller went to get into her mother's car. Personally, after one major red flag just after getting in the car, I would've immediately gotten out and said this isn't worth it. Of course, then there wouldn't be a book.
I understand where Miller was coming from in trying to create some sort of relationship with her mother, despite everything she knew about the person her mother is. Sometimes, we give our family too many chances because they're family, and we feel guilty for cutting them out of our lives. Miller is this type of person. She feels guilty and thus gives her mother too much power over her.
Please check content warnings before picking this up
We follow Miller as she leaves for a weekend away with her mother, Sylvie. The two do not have a good relationship at all, and Miller has agreed to try to work on their relationship despite the warnings of her girlfriend/wife.
There were immediate red flags as soon as Miller went to get into her mother's car. Personally, after one major red flag just after getting in the car, I would've immediately gotten out and said this isn't worth it. Of course, then there wouldn't be a book.
I understand where Miller was coming from in trying to create some sort of relationship with her mother, despite everything she knew about the person her mother is. Sometimes, we give our family too many chances because they're family, and we feel guilty for cutting them out of our lives. Miller is this type of person. She feels guilty and thus gives her mother too much power over her.
Please check content warnings before picking this up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Death of parent