Category - Fiction / General Fiction
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - A month ago
Ships From - Nebraska
Est. Publication Date - Feb 2023
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The School for Good Mothers: A Novel
ISBN: 9781982156138
Publisher Description
In this taut and explosive debut novel, one lapse in judgement lands a young mother in a government reform program where custody of her child hangs in the balance. Frida Liu is struggling. She doesn’t...
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Summarized by Pango AI
PangoBooks readers find this book both compelling and distressing, with strong emotional reactions to its grim and speculative dystopian themes. The main character, Frida's struggles in a harsh reformatory school for mothers, evoke a blend of empathy, frustration, and sorrow. Readers appreciate Jessamine Chan's gripping storytelling and complex character development. Although the repetitiveness and bleakness are noted, the book's exploration of societal pressures and unrealistic parental expectations resonates deeply. It's often compared to "The Handmaid's Tale" for its oppressive themes, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.