It’s been too long since I’ve read a good standalone dystopian novel, so ELSEWHERE came at just the right time. A fantastic tale of a remote and isolated town where women either marry and bear children, or they float off into the clouds.
Told in a very unique manner, this book provided such an interesting and reflective look at not just motherhood, but also girlhood and young womanhood. This book dives deep into the pressures that mothers face with constantly being judged. Whether or not a mother does something exactly right and “by the book”, there’s always someone who will judge and critique and just tear down. Society is under the impression that women, that mothers, owe them perfection, and that’s just simply cruel.
Perpetually damp and clouded, the small town had such a moody quality to it that I loved. Combine that with the writing, which felt very ethereal in parts, and this felt like a fairytale at times. Albeit a harsh and often tough one, but an important one as well.
All told, this beauty is going on my favorites shelf and it’s certainly one I’ll revisit in the future. Many thanks to @celadonbooks and @netgalley for the digital arc.
Told in a very unique manner, this book provided such an interesting and reflective look at not just motherhood, but also girlhood and young womanhood. This book dives deep into the pressures that mothers face with constantly being judged. Whether or not a mother does something exactly right and “by the book”, there’s always someone who will judge and critique and just tear down. Society is under the impression that women, that mothers, owe them perfection, and that’s just simply cruel.
Perpetually damp and clouded, the small town had such a moody quality to it that I loved. Combine that with the writing, which felt very ethereal in parts, and this felt like a fairytale at times. Albeit a harsh and often tough one, but an important one as well.
All told, this beauty is going on my favorites shelf and it’s certainly one I’ll revisit in the future. Many thanks to @celadonbooks and @netgalley for the digital arc.