I first featured the psychological drama on a stack of 10 other books that I planned to read way back in February of 2021. The Push is a tour de force you will read in a sitting, an utterly immersive novel that will challenge everything you think you know about motherhood, about what we owe our children, and what it feels like when women are not believed. I give The Push by Ashley Audrain 4 out of 5 stars on the Mom’s Plans’ scale. The latest casualty of that practice is Ashley Audrain's celebrated debut novel The Push. However, while this book is a psychological thriller, I didn’t find it quite as engaging or as surprising as a book like The Silent Patient. I read this book quickly it was a page-turner, and I found myself wondering if Blythe was telling the truth. Then a tragedy occurs, and their entire world rips apart. But when Blythe constantly points out flaws with Violet that Fox knows don’t exist, he begins to wonder if he was right in his assessment about the kind of mother Blythe would be. For fans of Verity and We Need to talk about Kevin, The The Push is a tour de force you will read in a sitting, an utterly immersive novel that will challenge everything you think you know about motherhood, about what we owe our children, and what it feels like when women are not believed. In the book, Blythe struggles with feelings of inadequacy as she fails to live up to the perfect ideal of motherhood. Fox knew about her troubled background and was sure Blythe would make a wonderful mother. Reviews The Push Reading Group Guide Discussion Questions The Push by Ashley Audrain 1. However, Blythe Connor had a miserable upbringing, as did her mother before her, so whenever Blythe brings up concerns about their daughter, Violet, her husband, Fox, immediately dismisses her. If you need the answers, visit us at Ko-Fi where we have the answers for most of these questions! What to ask for The Push?Įverybody likes to give their opinion, so ask them that.Are you the one who is cunning and manipulative? I have written a small essay about the book, and I will recommend you to read it to understand the story and even come up with a few questions or activities, but, below, you will find a set of questions that will have your book club talking for hours. Ashley Audrain has written a novel that is compulsively readable. The Push is a similar book that covers topics from gaslighting to the self-definition and self-worth. My Thoughts The strongest part of this book is the perspective of new motherhood, and just how awful the dichotomy of it can be.
The Push mixes mystery, psychology, and contemporary elements into this adult fiction story, making it perfect to have a wine conversation about woman and motherhood.ĭuring school, I analyzed We Need To Talk About Kevin and how motherhood has a toll on personal relationships. Get the audiobook using our affiliate links
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