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A review by chichio
Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth

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

3.0

Whenever a book claims to be funny, it never actually is. I’m realising that. Still, painfully corny attempts at humour aside, this book presents a look at the lasting effects of abusive parent-child relationships and the idea that our parents have the ability of haunting us, even when they’re no longer around. I thought the theme exploration in this was pretty solid but I wish I cared more about the characters…