A review by emilynelson
The Push by Ashley Audrain

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Holy shit. Excuse my language but this review needed it for emphasis. I would also like to note that if you are newly postpartum or maybe just a mom all together, you might want to check some disclaimers before reading this book. There was once I had to stop reading and come back because I became physically ill. 

This author's writing is rough. I feel like that is the best word to describe it. It is rough, raw, and a little edgy. 

This book had a lot of hard subject matter to read but it was a good read and it all came together at the end. The last sentence on the last page had me gasping (even though I wasn't that shocked it still was surprising!) 

I heard so many people talk about this book and it's for good reason. This author truly does write in a tragically beautiful way.