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A review by roughgeometry
Sandwich by Catherine Newman
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A quick but poignant read encapsulating the joy and grief of motherhood, and a thoughtful navigation of children and parents growing up and growing old.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Infertility, Miscarriage, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abortion
Minor: Drug use, Fatphobia, Genocide, Vomit, Antisemitism, Death of parent, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic