A review by kassielovestoread
Mother Country by Etaf Rum

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Oh this book dug into me like no other. I am literally wiping the tears from my eyes as I write this. This was such an emotional read; I resonated with so much from this book. I highlighted a ton of passages because they spoke to me as a woman, as the eldest daughter in a Hispanic household, and as a person who can empathize generally with others. The author explored so many themes within the 53 pages of this book and it all flowed beautifully and heartbreaking. I would love nothing more for my own mother to read this but that's a fight for another day, LOL.