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Marta has never been the sort of woman to conform. She’s sassy, independent, and successful, all without a man in her life. One broken heart is all she needed to decide she doesn’t even need a man to have a child and becomes a single mother on her own. After her mother becomes ill, Marta decides to come home to be closer to her and give her daughter a chance to know her grandmother before it’s too late. Fitting in has never been an issue to her, but it certainly is to her daughter who begs her mother to come to PTA meetings in pearls instead of combat boots. Pleasing her daughter while staying true to herself is a struggle, which is the perfect time for the first man she’s ever been attracted to in ten years to appear! Although I didn’t have a lot in common with Marta, I loved her and admired her and found enough common ground to become completely riveted by her story. I found the relationship she shared with her daughter to be particularly touching and very real. When Marta was attempting to become more active at her daughter’s school, I inwardly cringed as the other mom’s kept her at arm’s length making every conversation agonizing. I could feel the conflict with each word. Then there were the hilarious moments when Marta tried to make sense of the other alpha mom’s and their need to be one of the in-crowd. ODD MOM OUT was the perfect blend of a light read, thanks to the quick witted dialog, and pondering the consequences of conformity and individuality. Four hundred plus pages never passed by so quickly. Seattle is one of my favorite places to visit, and I particularly enjoyed the settings of familiar restaurants and areas I adore. It brought even more realism to the story. I could easily see Marta riding her Harley through the picturesque North Bend and Snoqualmie area. Jane Porter has given us a gift with her unique and poignant story of family, love, relationships and being happy in your own skin. My favorite books are the ones that inspire thought and taking a deeper look inside. ODD MOM OUT has certainly become one of my favorite books!
Reviewed by Terri |
ODD MOM OUT
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