Description
In her stunning debut novel, Brit Bennett weaves together the interconnected lives of three young people whose fates become irrevocably bound by a single summer decision. Nadia Turner, a grieving and rebellious high school senior still reeling from her mother's suicide, becomes entangled with Luke Sheppard, the charismatic son of a local pastor, in a relationship that spirals into unexpected consequences. When a pregnancy forces them to confront the weight of their choices, Nadia, Luke, and Nadia's devoted friend Aubrey find themselves navigating a complex love triangle across years, each haunted by the persistent question of what their lives might have been. Bennett's lyrical prose and intimate exploration of desire, faith, and the long shadow cast by youthful decisions create a poignant meditation on how a single moment can reshape an entire lifetime. This is a profound examination of how we live with the choices we make and the people we become in their aftermath.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 2016
290 pages
ISBN: 9780399184512
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First Published
2016
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Mothers by Brit Bennett.