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bookdragonkatie 's review for:
The School for Good Mothers
by Jessamine Chan
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Infuriating. An extremely well-written and well-crafted novel, but absolutely infuriating and heart-wrenching. Check TW/CW before picking this one up; it is not a book I would recommend to just anyone, but I do think those who enjoy dystopian novels, particularly those novels that feel real or that they *could* see happening in the near future, will enjoy this read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail