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The Perfect Mother

Aimee Molloy
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The Perfect Mother

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Aimee Molloy

The Perfect Mother

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

317

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy follows a group of new mothers whose lives are upended when one of their babies goes missing. The women, bound by their common struggles and new friendships, navigate their personal challenges while racing against time to uncover the truth behind the child's disappearance.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

66,806 ratings

54%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Aimee Molloy's The Perfect Mother delivers a gripping psychological thriller that captivates readers with its fast-paced narrative and intricate plot twists. Critics praise its compelling portrayal of motherhood and friendship, although some find character development lacking and the ending somewhat predictable. Overall, it's a solid page-turner for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Perfect Mother?

Readers who enjoy domestic thrillers with gripping, suspenseful narratives will be captivated by Aimee Molloy's The Perfect Mother. Ideal for fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, this book delves into the complex lives of mothers and the dark secrets they harbor.

3.7

66,806 ratings

54%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

317

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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