Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me
Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Cape Cod • 1980s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur recounts a daughter’s experience as her mother confides in her about an affair, influencing family dynamics and shaping her personal growth. The memoir explores themes of loyalty, boundaries, and the complexity of family relationships.
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Review Roundup
Adrienne Brodeur's memoir Wild Game has garnered praise for its vivid storytelling and emotional depth, capturing the complicated relationship between mother and daughter. Critics admire Brodeur’s honest and evocative narrative. However, some feel the pacing lags in parts. Overall, it’s a compelling read that offers rich insights into familial bonds.
Who Should Read Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me?
Fans of intimate memoirs like Educated by Tara Westover and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls will relish Wild Game. Readers who appreciate complex mother-daughter dynamics, coming-of-age narratives, and reflective writing on family secrets and resilience will find this book compelling.
38,436 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Cape Cod • 1980s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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