The Push: A Novel

3.5 stars...I think.

It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did, I ended up flying through it. It was compulsively readable and super interesting, particularly with the flashbacks to the past. I spent a lot of time thinking about intergenerational trauma and attachment styles while reading this book, and how abuse and neglect begets more of the same. I felt bad for the main character at the same time as I was annoyed and frustr...read more

I was not sure I would like this book due to the nature of the content of the book. I ended up really liking it. I feel that it was very thought provoking. Nature vs Nurture. How does society play a role in how we view motherhood. This book has a twist in the end . I recommend this book especially for book clubs.

This is one of the best domestic thrillers that I have read. This protagonist is aware of her bias, but holds it up to the light and sees through it. Despite her perspective having that bias, she still looks at things critically and tries to be as honest with people as possible, and they still don't believe her. I read this in one night while babysitting and I was scared the kids would wake up...

This psychological thriller was all about motherhood. Mostly patterns of failed motherhood. Are the sins of the parents inflicted on the children? Blythe seems like she is suffering from post partum depression. But as her daughter grows, she sees immense cruelty in her. Or is Blythe an unreliable narrator? I just know that i don’t want her life.

Great ending, leaves you feeling a little spooked.