Blurb
Bittersweet, at times funny, and always emotionally raw, this is by far the most moving and honest novel you'll ever read about infertility, IVF and its impact on a marriage. By the winner of The People's Book Prize for Fiction 2016. How can you long for someone who doesn't exist? Cat has always been in control of her life. Happily married to Dom, but flying high as a political lobbyist, she dismisses his desire to start a family ...until she herself is ready. But what if it is then too late? Complex and selfish, intelligent and open, if she is to succeed in having that elusive child, Cat must battle through gruelling fertility treatment and the emotional strain it places on her marriage. By her side, Dom, easygoing and ever the optimist, finds that he too risks being run ragged by their journey. Both are forced to come to terms with their longing for a baby against the blitz on a relationship tested like never before.
My thoughts:
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book via The Book Club (TBConFB).
This book is definitely an emotional one.
Moondance centres around IVF and couple Dom and Cat's failed attempts. After 4 failed attempts Dom and Cat decide to try one last time.
After reading a certain part of this book is was left emotional after having been through the same but completely different circumstances.
Throughout this book, I asked myself several questions.
1. Can someone become obsessed with wanting to get pregnant?
Yes, I think you can. Throughout this book I personally felt Cat became obsessed with wanting to become pregnant rather than wanting the baby. She appeared to push her husband, friends and family away.
2. If after one failed attempt at IVF, could I go ahead with a second attempt?
Given Cat and Dom's circumstances I would attempt IVF a second time around but if that failed I don't think I could put myself through the heartbreak again.
3. Would I be angry with myself?
At first, I would be angry with myself but at the same time I would also be looking at other reasons to blame someone else e.g. family - could it be a family trait? My partner - could he be the cause of the infertility? etc..
A well deserved 5 stars. 100% recommended read.
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