In a Country of Mothers Author:A. M. Homes It's the story of Claire, a therapist who many years ago gave up an infant daughter for adoption, and Claire's patient Jody, a young woman confused about her future. Claire begins to suspect that Jody is the daughter she gave away. Both women have slightly troubling personal lives. Many of their relationships have shortcomings that neith... more »er is particularly happy with and they begin to rely on the patient-therapist relationship too much. This is a witty, darkly comic psychological thriller that is very, very readable.« less
Another good, jarring novel by AM Homes, though as far as I'm concerned, nothing comes close to "The End of Alice". Still, I'd recommend this if you're a fan.