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A review by maggieperrien
Amazing Grace Adams: A Novel by Fran Littlewood
dark
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I didn’t particularly like this book. I didn’t particularly like Grace and often times was mad at her for the choices she made.
At its core this book is about a mother’s love and her fierce protection of her teenage daughter at a time when said teenage daughter is trying to rebel against her parents.
I feel like this book was sold as lighthearted or funny… a mid-40s mom is starting peri-mesopause while fighting mom battles with her teenage daughter …. This book is not exactly that premise.
It is very dark and very sad at times and showcases how a mom will do anything for her child.
At its core this book is about a mother’s love and her fierce protection of her teenage daughter at a time when said teenage daughter is trying to rebel against her parents.
I feel like this book was sold as lighthearted or funny… a mid-40s mom is starting peri-mesopause while fighting mom battles with her teenage daughter …. This book is not exactly that premise.
It is very dark and very sad at times and showcases how a mom will do anything for her child.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Police brutality, and Death of parent