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A review by abbeyroad1410
Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The twist ending really saved this one. It was an ending I didn't see coming but in a good way. Like God. I gasped aloud reading this ending, and went back to re-read the chapter.
This book is definitely slow at times, and while I appreciate the clear message that everyone deserves a choice in motherhood, sometimes it felt like it was being hammered into my head a bit too hard. Reading from the perspective of various characters across time is always very interesting (and made the ending that much better), but sometimes I wondered about the purpose of Angela in the story. She is very much a plot device (with her own, kind of incomplete motherhood story) that has many chapters dedicated to her perspective. I think it was part of what made the story slow.
The main characters all offer a dynamic perspective on the idea of motherhood and what makes someone a mother. It is understanding of the complicated relationship with adoption, abortion, and IVF. Nancy and Evelyn have very exciting stories that suck in a reader. Angela has a healthy relationship with complex issues but a lot of love and support.
Overall, I would recommend this book if you like a creative perspective that offers a political opinion.
This book is definitely slow at times, and while I appreciate the clear message that everyone deserves a choice in motherhood, sometimes it felt like it was being hammered into my head a bit too hard. Reading from the perspective of various characters across time is always very interesting (and made the ending that much better), but sometimes I wondered about the purpose of Angela in the story. She is very much a plot device (with her own, kind of incomplete motherhood story) that has many chapters dedicated to her perspective. I think it was part of what made the story slow.
The main characters all offer a dynamic perspective on the idea of motherhood and what makes someone a mother. It is understanding of the complicated relationship with adoption, abortion, and IVF. Nancy and Evelyn have very exciting stories that suck in a reader. Angela has a healthy relationship with complex issues but a lot of love and support.
Overall, I would recommend this book if you like a creative perspective that offers a political opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Abortion, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Miscarriage and Violence
Minor: Death of parent