Motherthing

A darkly funny take on mothers and daughters, about a woman who must take drastic measures to save her husband and herself from the vengeful ghost of her mother-in-law"Ainslie Hogarth's new novel is a stunner. Like Mona Awad's Bunny or Otessa Moshfegh's Eileen, Motherthing is a fabulous, frightening story built from fine, fine prose."Laird Hunt, author of ZorrieWhen Ralph and Abby Lamb move in with Ralphs mother, Laura, Abby hopes its just what she and her mother-in-law need to finally connect. After a traumatic childhood, Abby is desperate for a mother figure, especially now that she and Ralph are trying to become parents themselves. Abby just has so much love to giveto Ralph, to Laura, and to Mrs. Bondy, her favorite resident at the long-term care home where she works. But Laura isnt interested in bonding with her daughter-in-law. Shes venomous and cruel, especially to Abby,...