So, I wasn't a paid subscriber when this issue was published, but I recently read The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan recently, and felt the need to share here. It was such a TOUGH read. Just page after torturous page of moms going through hell to be reunited with their children. You do not need to be a mom to be torn apart by this book. I'm not, and it made me so emotional. I don't know if you ever read Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill, but it gave me similar feelings of helplessness and desperation on behalf of the characters. I wouldn't want to reread either book, but both impacted me significantly.
So, I wasn't a paid subscriber when this issue was published, but I recently read The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan recently, and felt the need to share here. It was such a TOUGH read. Just page after torturous page of moms going through hell to be reunited with their children. You do not need to be a mom to be torn apart by this book. I'm not, and it made me so emotional. I don't know if you ever read Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill, but it gave me similar feelings of helplessness and desperation on behalf of the characters. I wouldn't want to reread either book, but both impacted me significantly.
Babel is part of this year's Tournament of Books which kicks off tomorrow! https://themorningnews.org/article/the-2023-tournament-of-books-shortlist-and-judges
Looking forward to hearing others break down this book (and others) as well since it's on my to read list.