Things I Wish I Told My Mother: A Novel

Name: Things I Wish I Told My Mother: A Novel
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (7161 reviews)
Author: Susan Patterson

by Susan Patterson

Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction

4.5 (7,161)

4.5 stars from 7,161 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

272 pages~4.5 hr readPublished by Penguin Books, LimitedPublished 2023-04-10

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Perfect for you if...

You have a complicated relationship with your mother and want to see it explored with honesty and tenderness.
You love character-driven stories that unfold gradually, revealing deeper truths through small moments rather than grand gestures.
You're drawn to settings like Paris as the backdrop for emotional reckoning, not just tourism.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven narratives with clear conflict and resolution over introspective family drama.
You find slow-burn emotional stories frustrating or feel like you need more external action to stay engaged.
You're looking for a light beach read rather than something that asks you to sit with uncomfortable family dynamics.

About this book

Laurie, an artist who travels with a worn beige duffel bag, surprises her mother with a vacation to Paris. Her mother, Dr. Liz, is an elegant perfectionist who prefers matched luggage and has spent her life keeping secrets, as has Laurie. During this unexpected trip, mother and daughter begin to unpack a lifetime of secrets and unspoken things. The novel explores the distinct voices, styles, and hidden lives of both women as they navigate their relationship in a new setting.

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Currently #2,517 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.5★ from 7,161 reviews

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