![]() ![]() So, perhaps Violet really isn’t a “bad” child after all, and it’s Blythe who is an unreliable narrator of this story. The Push WILL make you feel uncomfortable in exploring that question, in a very necessary kind of way.īlythe’s husband, Fox, abruptly dismisses her fears. What if motherhood is not what a woman anticipated it to be? What she’s thinking and feeling is isolating, dark, and raw, and it shines a light on parts of motherhood not often talked about. ![]() Blythe is in that “new mom” state of confusion, fear, and anxiety, wondering if it’s all in her head. It’s a story about the most life-changing and literal “push” that is childbirth, and the more figurative “push” that society places on women to have children.īlythe Connor is a woman who had an abusive and uncaring mother, so she’s determined to be the best mother for her own daughter, Violet.īut Violet’s behavior seems “off.” Blythe thinks Violet hates her and may even be malicious. It’s a psychological thriller that makes social commentary and really makes you think about motherhood, including its darkest sides. It’s just really raw about that time in life, and I note most other reviews I have seen have said the same.Īshley Audrain’s startling debut novel The Push is a provocative book that really made an impact on me, and I have been thinking about it for quite a few months now. ![]() ![]() Content warning: While I LOVED The Push and VERY highly recommend it, new or expecting moms should be warned before picking it up. ![]()
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