A review by zarakoconnor
The Push by Ashley Audrain

dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. This book is an amazing exploration of motherhood and generational trauma. This embodies everything I fear about parenting and pregnancy and failing your children, in a horrific thrilling package. Read this in a single sitting because I had to know what happened and struggle right beside the main character through her devastating life. Amazing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Self harm, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Moderate: Confinement, Suicide, and Stalking