The Push

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The Push by Ashley Audrain is a riveting novel about a mother's complex relationship with her daughter. As she uncovers unsettling truths about her child's behaviour, she starts to question her own mental stability and the generational impact of motherhood. This psychological drama dives deep into themes of nature versus nurture, guilt, and maternal instinct.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy psychological dramas that explore the complexities of motherhood, family, and inherited trauma. With its gripping narrative and emotional depth, it might fascinate those who appreciate character-driven stories with dark and suspenseful elements.

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The Push

"First published in the United States of American by Pamela Dorman Books/Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2021."--Title page verso.

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If she is a monster, then what am I? The haunting Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller.

'I think she pushed him,' I said to you quietly. 'I think she pushed him . . .'

The arrival of baby Violet was meant to be the happiest day of my life. But as soon as I held her in my arms, I knew something wasn't right.

I had always known that the women in my family aren't meant to be mothers. My husband Fox says I'm imagining it. He tells me I'm nothing like my own mother, and that Violet is the sweetest child.

But something feels very wrong. Is it her? Or is it me? Is she the monster? Or am I?

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An extremely gripping and addictive psychological thriller that explores the darkest aspects of motherhood and trauma. Readers find it tense, haunting, and thought-provoking, drawing comparisons to The Girl on the Train and We Need to Talk About Kevin. The novel's portrayal of a mother's fears and the unnerving nature vs. nurture debate keeps readers hooked from start to finish.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405945042

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

ASHLEY AUDRAIN's debut novel THE PUSH is a New York Times, Sunday Times and #1 international bestseller, and a Good Morning America book club pick. It's been translated into 36 languages, and a limited television series is currently in development. Ashley previously worked as the publicity director of Penguin Books Canada, and prior to that, worked in public relations. She lives in Toronto, where she and her partner are raising their two young children. Ashley is currently working on her second novel THE WHISPERS.

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