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A review by _chelseachelsea
The Push by Ashley Audrain
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
While The Push doesn’t necessarily bring anything new to the genre (and its ending will leave you a bit dissatisfied) it’s certainly fast-paced and tense enough to keep you locked in. A tight, quick read that explores the choice of motherhood (and how often women feel as though it is not a choice) and the crushing responsibility of it. An excellent pick for your year-end list.
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Suicide, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Miscarriage