The School for Good Mothers: A Novel
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.
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Readers say *The School for Good Mothers* presents a striking, dystopian exploration of motherhood and societal pressures. Many appreciate Jessamine C...
What a ridiculous premise. Women are take. Away from children and sent to what can only be described as a reform school. They are given life-like robot dolls and asked to nurture them to prove they are good mothers.
As a girl from Philly, I could personally identify with the stereotypes and challenges mothers faced by your “neighborhood”.
3.5 stars. The book was a well thought out satire on parenting in America. As a mom the book had some heart wrenching elements for me. In part of the book it felt like it moved a little slower than needed. The book really reminded me of a Black Mirror episode.
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