A review by emilyacres
The Book of Mother, by Violaine Huisman
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abortion, Car accident, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Rape, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Sexual content, Biphobia, Incest, Suicide, Animal death, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse