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Love Forms by Claire Adam - 4* - My Review

Love Forms follows protagonist Dawn Bishop, a 58-year-old divorced woman living in London, who wants to reconnect with the daughter she gave up for adoption over four decades earlier. Her family has kept a vow never to speak of it. The story begins in Dawn's birthplace of Trinidad with a night-time secret trip to Venezuela. Told by Dawn in first person, the narrative moves between past and present as Dawn, now divorced with two grown sons, is contacted by a woman on an internet forum who says that she might be her daughter. The book explores maternal love, memories, regrets, and decisions that shape a life. I found this a moving story of a woman trying to come to terms with her past. After a slow start, it drew me in, and I cared about Dawn. It is not a ground-breaking topic, but it is a beautifully written story with a powerful ending.

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