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I'm not sure if this was the right book for me at the right time. The character's story was well told and it's clear that the author has a way with words. The main character was very well worked out, but something just didn't hit. It certainly wasn't a bad book, my style of reading didn't jive well with this style of writing. For other readers, I hope that won't be the case because I know it is a book that many readers will enjoy.
One of the things I struggled with was how disconnected it felt at times. One moment the story would be focusing on what was happening in the now and suddenly the character's thought or action would be thrown to something else, and not always in a reflective or nostalgic way. Disjointed. But that could also be considered the point of some of the story.
The main character, Margaret, could certainly be called an overthinker, but I think that's a common trait for a lot of moms. It's clear that she's trying to raise her children in a way that is different from her own experience. This becomes quite the challenge when she is faced with overcoming her own traumas and trying to keep them from manifesting in ways that affect her kids. I found myself incredibly frustrated by some parts of the story, I wanted more resolution in some aspects. But on the other hand, I think it's true to life that sometimes we just don't get that. Again, maybe that's the point.
Overall, a good book, just not what I expected.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.