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The Farm
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As an avid reader, I can certainly recognize why this book is receiving the hype that it has been getting. The focus on women's bodies, their role as mothers and the business side of pregnancy have been and continue to be very relevant issues. In fact, it makes The Farm a really great candidate for your next bookclub night. I just don't find myself on that hype train.
A story narrated by several different female characters and I wasn't able to connect with them. Actually, that isn't REALLY true, I actually did find Mae's storyline fascinating and she was such a strongly written character. I felt that I could question her ethics and role in this whole baby making business a heck of a lot more than other characters. It was Jane and Regan- the two characters I believe I was supposed to have a lot of empathy for - I just didn't!
Given the fact that I found myself continuing to shift this book down on my reading priority list, but did enjoy some elements in the story, it was a 3 rating for me.
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for a digital galley in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date 07/05/19
Goodreads Review 11/05/19
A story narrated by several different female characters and I wasn't able to connect with them. Actually, that isn't REALLY true, I actually did find Mae's storyline fascinating and she was such a strongly written character. I felt that I could question her ethics and role in this whole baby making business a heck of a lot more than other characters. It was Jane and Regan- the two characters I believe I was supposed to have a lot of empathy for - I just didn't!
Given the fact that I found myself continuing to shift this book down on my reading priority list, but did enjoy some elements in the story, it was a 3 rating for me.
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for a digital galley in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date 07/05/19
Goodreads Review 11/05/19
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May 1, 2019
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May 1, 2019
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May 1, 2019
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May 1, 2019
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May 11, 2019
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May 11, 2019 05:25PM
This one had so much potential
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Erin, sorry it didn’t work for you you. I’m skipping this one. Thank !
Felicia wrote: "This one had so much potential"Yes, it truly did, but I have to be honest I didn't really find The Handmaid's Tale that great either.
Angela M wrote: "Erin, sorry it didn’t work for you you. I’m skipping this one. Thank !"Thanks, Angela!
Nicola wrote: "Sorry this wasn’t a great read for you Erin ! :)"Aww, that is okay, Nicola! There are others that enjoyed it. It probably was just not meant for me.
Holly wrote: "Wish this one was better!"Yes, I always consider the same thing whenever I come to the end of a book that didn't satisfy my cravings.
This was a 3 star read for me too, Erin - Loved the premise but felt the execution was just ok and the ending was weak IMO. I hope your next read is better! :)
Erin, I have this one too and seeing so many mixed reviews I'm in no hurry to pick it up. Sorry it wasn't a better read for you.
Brandice wrote: "This was a 3 star read for me too, Erin - Loved the premise but felt the execution was just ok and the ending was weak IMO. I hope your next read is better! :)"Thanks, Brandice! Oh that ending was weak and so unrealistic and didn,t match the vibe of the book at all.
JanB wrote: "Erin, I have this one too and seeing so many mixed reviews I'm in no hurry to pick it up. Sorry it wasn't a better read for you."Thanks, Jan!
Hi, Erin! We'd love to include your review of 'The Farm' on MarieClaire.com as part of our monthly book club review roundup. (You can learn more here: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a...). Please reply yes if you give us permission to include your review on the site!
Marie Claire wrote: "Hi, Erin! We'd love to include your review of 'The Farm' on MarieClaire.com as part of our monthly book club review roundup. (You can learn more here: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a......"Hi Marie Claire, as long as you are okay with the fact that I reviewed an ARC of this book, I will reply yes.
I agree- Mae was such a strongly written character which is why I found her most interesting.
Karen wrote: "I agree- Mae was such a strongly written character which is why I found her most interesting."Hi Karen, I wonder if they would ever consider making this a Netflix series? Mae would be a favorite I am sure!
