We Were Mothers

The characters' secrets kept me guessing, but I also found myself sympathizing with their struggles. How did others interpret their motivations?

This narrative choice kept the story dynamic, but I wonder if it also made it harder to connect with one character deeply. Was this a deliberate way to build suspense?

The emotional stakes felt so real, but the pacing also maintained a sense of tension. I'm curious whether this balance was planned from the start or developed during writing.