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Books about complicated mother-daughter relationships | Ask a Book Critic


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Not all mother-daughter relationships are sunny and cheerful. Vox book Critic Constance Grady recommended a few novels that unpack complicated dynamics in clever, original ways.

  • Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
  • Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
  • Hot Milk by Deborah Levy


    Ask a Book Critic is an exclusive series from Vox Quick Hits. New episodes every other Wednesday and you can read the column here. 

    If you’d like Constance to recommend a book for you, email [email protected] with the subject line “Ask a Book Critic.” The more specific your mood, the better!

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