The School for Good Mothers

Name: The School for Good Mothers
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529158526
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‘Will resonate with fans of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere’ ELLE

By Jessamine Chan

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In The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan, the story unfolds in a dystopian future where society strictly monitors parenting practices. The protagonist, Frida Liu, faces severe consequences after a brief lapse in judgement. She is sent to an institution designed to reform wayward parents, raising profound questions about motherhood, control, and redemption in a world obsessed with perfection.
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You might find this book appealing if you're drawn to thought-provoking speculative fiction that explores themes of motherhood and societal expectations. Set in a future where parental behaviour is closely monitored, it examines the pressures on mothers in a dystopian world. If you enjoy deep character studies and social commentary within a sci-fi setting, this might be an intriguing read for you.

The School for Good Mothers

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'A Handmaid's Tale for the 21st Century' INDIA KNIGHT

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
AN OBAMA'S 2022 SUMMER READING PICK
A BETWEEN THE COVERS NOVEMBER 2022 PICK

'Will resonate with fans of Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere' ELLE
'Destined to be a feminist classic - kept me up at night' PANDORA SYKES
'The Handmaid's Tale for the Squid Game generation' TELEGRAPH

Frida Liu had fed and changed her toddler Harriet. She had a work deadline - an article to finish, a job hanging by a thread, a file she'd left in the office. She would go get it. Harriet would be fine. But then the neighbours heard her crying.

Soon, the state will decide that Frida is not fit to care for her daughter. That she must be re-trained. That bad mothers everywhere will be re-educated. Will their mistakes cost them everything?

The School for Good Mothers is an explosive and thrilling novel about love, perfectionism, and parenthood.

'A riveting, thought-provoking read' DAILY MAIL
'A remarkable, propulsive novel' VOGUE
'A portrait of our fanatical culture of judgement against women, and mothers in particular' METRO

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The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan is praised for its compelling narrative, delivering an engaging and thought-provoking story. Critics highlight its timely exploration of motherhood and state intervention, providing a gripping and imaginative look at societal expectations. The novel stands out for its remarkable storytelling that resonates deeply, especially in the context of current societal issues.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529158526

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 336

Collections

Dystopian Fiction Fiction General Fiction Jessamine Chan Literary Fiction Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Jessamine Chan's short stories have appeared in Tin House and Epoch. A former reviews editor at Publishers Weekly, she holds an MFA from Columbia University's School of the Arts and a BA from Brown University. She lives in Chicago with her husband and daughter. This is her first novel. Instagram- @jessamine.chan Twitter- @jessaminechan Website- jessaminechan.com