I'm still processing what I've experienced reading this novel. It's dark and angry but also funny and relatable. Yoder walks the tightrope of reeling readers in with accessible, contemporary prose and wowing with her literary allusions and tightly structured tale. I stopped reading numerous times to read passages to friends and family or to stop and think about a scene.
Moms should read this book. It's filled with poignant insights and biting realities about what women are expected to give up and what's assumed that they'll sit down and take.
Women should read this book. Yoder weaves in the mother's ancestral history of women who sacrifice for their families, which helps frame the novel in a larger context (It's not just a book for new moms!).
Artists should read this book. It's just as much about creation in the artist sense. The mother's evolution toward rawness and impulse is the story of being an artist, whether you're a parent or not.
I will say that as a stay-at-home dad I also related to the book immensely. I felt like the mother was reading my inner thoughts, my conflicting emotions about what it means to be a parent, to sacrifice for one's family. So I hope Nightbitch gets the larger audience that it deserves.
It's real. It's angry, raw, funny, touching, and revealing. I can see Nightbitch sparking another women's movement, one where we finally start making strides toward gender equity at home.
Yoder knows what the hell she's doing, and I hope everyone picks this book up and lets it spark a long overdue conversation about what it means to be a woman, mom, dad, parent, husband, wife, artist, human. I've bought 6 copies already and recommended it to at least 10 other people, and I hope this review convinces you that it's a must-read.
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I received this book and didnt open the package for a few days and decided today is the day. I wanted to read. My finals for college are almost over and I have time to relax now. I cracked open the packaging and started reading when I noticed the book and its cover had been razor cut. I put my hand in the bag it came in and there is no cut on it so I know it wasnt my doing from opening the box.I want to ask for my money back because of the cover but its still a perfectly readable book and don't want to send it back just for cover damage.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
Moms should read this book. It's filled with poignant insights and biting realities about what women are expected to give up and what's assumed that they'll sit down and take.
Women should read this book. Yoder weaves in the mother's ancestral history of women who sacrifice for their families, which helps frame the novel in a larger context (It's not just a book for new moms!).
Artists should read this book. It's just as much about creation in the artist sense. The mother's evolution toward rawness and impulse is the story of being an artist, whether you're a parent or not.
I will say that as a stay-at-home dad I also related to the book immensely. I felt like the mother was reading my inner thoughts, my conflicting emotions about what it means to be a parent, to sacrifice for one's family. So I hope Nightbitch gets the larger audience that it deserves.
It's real. It's angry, raw, funny, touching, and revealing. I can see Nightbitch sparking another women's movement, one where we finally start making strides toward gender equity at home.
Yoder knows what the hell she's doing, and I hope everyone picks this book up and lets it spark a long overdue conversation about what it means to be a woman, mom, dad, parent, husband, wife, artist, human. I've bought 6 copies already and recommended it to at least 10 other people, and I hope this review convinces you that it's a must-read.
Nightbitch exposes the bitter sweet struggle of parenting like nothing I've ever encountered.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
I'm still processing what I've experienced reading this novel. It's dark and angry but also funny and relatable. Yoder walks the tightrope of reeling readers in with accessible, contemporary prose and wowing with her literary allusions and tightly structured tale. I stopped reading numerous times to read passages to friends and family or to stop and think about a scene.Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
Moms should read this book. It's filled with poignant insights and biting realities about what women are expected to give up and what's assumed that they'll sit down and take.
Women should read this book. Yoder weaves in the mother's ancestral history of women who sacrifice for their families, which helps frame the novel in a larger context (It's not just a book for new moms!).
Artists should read this book. It's just as much about creation in the artist sense. The mother's evolution toward rawness and impulse is the story of being an artist, whether you're a parent or not.
I will say that as a stay-at-home dad I also related to the book immensely. I felt like the mother was reading my inner thoughts, my conflicting emotions about what it means to be a parent, to sacrifice for one's family. So I hope Nightbitch gets the larger audience that it deserves.
It's real. It's angry, raw, funny, touching, and revealing. I can see Nightbitch sparking another women's movement, one where we finally start making strides toward gender equity at home.
Yoder knows what the hell she's doing, and I hope everyone picks this book up and lets it spark a long overdue conversation about what it means to be a woman, mom, dad, parent, husband, wife, artist, human. I've bought 6 copies already and recommended it to at least 10 other people, and I hope this review convinces you that it's a must-read.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
I received this book and didnt open the package for a few days and decided today is the day. I wanted to read. My finals for college are almost over and I have time to relax now. I cracked open the packaging and started reading when I noticed the book and its cover had been razor cut. I put my hand in the bag it came in and there is no cut on it so I know it wasnt my doing from opening the box.
I want to ask for my money back because of the cover but its still a perfectly readable book and don't want to send it back just for cover damage.
I want to ask for my money back because of the cover but its still a perfectly readable book and don't want to send it back just for cover damage.
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