Like Mother, Like Daughter - Kimberly McCreight
A daughter races to uncover her mother's secret life in the wake of her disappearance in this thriller.
When Cleo, a student at NYU, arrives late for dinner at her childhood home in Brooklyn, she finds food burning in the oven and no sign of her mother, Kat. Then Cleo discovers her mom’s bloody shoe under the sofa. Something terrible has happened.
But what? The polar opposite of Cleo, whose “out of control” emotions and “unsafe” behavior have created a seemingly unbridgeable rift between mother and daughter, Kat is the essence of Park Slope perfection: a happily married, successful corporate lawyer. Or so Cleo thinks.
Kat has been lying. She’s not just a lawyer; she’s her firm’s fixer. She’s damn good at it, too. Growing up in a dangerous group home taught her how to think fast, stay calm under pressure, and recognize a real threat when she sees one. And in the days leading up her disappearance, Kat has become aware of multiple threats: demands for money from her unfaithful soon-to-be ex-husband; evidence that Cleo has slipped back into a relationship that’s far riskier than she understands; and menacing anonymous messages from her past—all of which she’s kept hidden from Cleo . . .
Like Mother, Like Daughter is a thrilling novel of emotional suspense that questions the damaging fictions we cling to and the hard truths we avoid. Above all, it’s a love story between a mother and a daughter, each determined to save the other before it’s too late.
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In 'Like Mother, Like Daughter', Kimberly McCreight masterfully intertwines themes of motherhood and identity within the framework of a riveting thriller. As Cleo grapples with her mother's mysterious disappearance, she unravels layers of deception that challenge her perception of Kat as an ideal mother. The novel brilliantly portrays the complexities of familial bonds, showcasing how unresolved emotions can linger beneath the surface even in seemingly perfect relationships. Cleo's realization that her mother is not the woman she thought she knew serves as a powerful reminder of the hidden struggles that many face in their lives—something that resonates deeply with readers. McCreight's compelling writing invites readers to reflect on their own familial connections and the truths that may be obscured. The book also raises questions about the impact of past trauma and choices on present relationships. Ultimately, it emphasizes the lengths to which we will go to protect those we love and how the truths we keep can sometimes be more dangerous than the lies we tell. This novel is a poignant exploration of love, fear, and the instinct to safeguard our family at all costs.