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A review by wonderlake
Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
I read this off the International Booker Longlist 2023.
- shortlist being announced on 18th April
Many types of female relationships and ways of mothering are explored.
Laura, very early on into the novel takes steps to protect HER way of life and is sterilised, age 33. Her close female friend Alina, who had seemingly been an ally in Laura's rejection of motherhood has in fact changed her mind. On the other hand her and her partner are struggling to conceive.
The short chapters propel this along.
Really glad to have read this.
Reminded me of 'no one is talking about this'
- shortlist being announced on 18th April
Many types of female relationships and ways of mothering are explored.
Laura, very early on into the novel takes steps to protect HER way of life and is sterilised, age 33. Her close female friend Alina, who had seemingly been an ally in Laura's rejection of motherhood has in fact changed her mind. On the other hand her and her partner are struggling to conceive.
The short chapters propel this along.
Really glad to have read this.
Reminded me of 'no one is talking about this'