The Book of Mother A Novel

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Literary FictionContemporary FictionPsychological ThrillerMemoirFemale ProtagonistsGrief & LossFamily DynamicsIdentity CrisisSelf-DiscoveryMotherhood
Literary Fiction

The Book of Mother A Novel

Violaine Huisman

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The novel centers on a woman's intense, long-standing effort to comprehend her mother, a figure defined by an elusive and often self-destructive allure. Driven by a profound need to unravel the mysteries of this formidable matriarch and her impact on her own life, the narrator embarks on a quest through fragmented memories and unearthed truths. This journey explores the intricate dynamics of a complex mother-daughter bond, revealing how the mother's passionate, unconventional existence has shaped generations, often through unspoken pains and indelible choices. At its heart, 'The Book of Mother' is an exploration of identity, particularly how it is forged in the shadow of powerful parental legacies and unspoken family histories. The narrative delves into themes of inherited trauma, the elusive nature of truth within intimate relationships, and the enduring search for self in the wake of complex maternal influence. What makes the book compelling is its deep psychological excavation of these characters, the suspenseful unfolding of the mother's hidden life, and the raw emotional resonance of a daughter grappling with the bewildering, often painful, inheritance of her origins. The novel invites readers to contemplate the profound and often contradictory forces that shape who we are and how we love.

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Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Pages

224

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781982108793

ISBN-10

1982108797

Language

English

Published

2022-10-18