Review by chaptersofchase - Like Mother, Like Mother: A Novel

A review by chaptersofchase
Like Mother, Like Mother: A Novel by Susan Rieger

slow-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Perfect for the multi-generational story lover!

Thank you, The Dial Press or PRH Audio, for the gifted copy of Like Mother Like Mother {partner}

Genre: Fiction

Format: 🎧📖

Pub Date: 10.29.2024

Pages: 336

Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆

I'm a sucker for a multi-generational story, especially one that focuses on mothers and daughters. But I have to be in the right mood for them because they can be slow-paced and character-driven. Even though Like Mother Like Mother took a bit longer to get going, I couldn't put it down.

The book is divided into three parts, and I usually have a favorite, but the whole thing was full of thought-provoking topics and characters that were both frustrating and endearing.

One of the main characters, Lila Pereira, is the Executive Editor of the Washington Globe, and I loved all the references to current events and political issues. It was a terrific way to add some real-world flavor to the story. Grace is Lila's daughter, and while I completely understood her frustrations with her mother, I did find her character to be a bit grating due to her inability to know where her mother was coming from.

Audiobook Review: ☆☆☆☆☆

Like Mother Like Mother was narrated by Rebecca Lowman (who has also narrated Slow Dance, Return of Ellie Black, My Murder, and The Half Moon). She did a phenomenal job of bringing all the characters to life. I love an even-toned narrator whose speed I can gradually increase the more I listen and adjust to the narration style. On a personal level, it wasn't easy to keep track of the characters at first, but you eventually settled in.

Read if you enjoy:

💞 Mother/Daughter relationships

💪🏼 Feminist themes

👩🏽‍💻 Journalism

🩷 Multigenerational books

🧐 Hints of mystery

📖 Character-driven stories

While they cover different content, I suggest reading Like Mother Like Mother if you enjoyed the layout and progression of characters in Real Americans by Rachel Khong.

A review by chaptersofchase Like Mother, Like Mother: A Novel by Susan Rieger

A review by chaptersofchase
Like Mother, Like Mother: A Novel by Susan Rieger