Summary - The Good Sister: Based On The Book By Sally Hepworth

SUMMARY

THE GOOD SISTER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY SALLY HEPWORTH

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Rose's Yearning and the Camping Trip

Fern's Routine and Encounters at the Library

The Pregnancy Plan and Tinder Research

Wally's Van and the Library's Secret Cupboard

Bowling, Dating Advice, and a Library Emergency

The App Developer

Morning Sickness and IKEA Vomit

Revelations and Concerns

Birth and Betrayal

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Good Sister" by Sally Hepworth explores the intricate and often tumultuous relationship between two sisters, Fern and Rose. The story delves into their shared history of trauma and secrets, revealing how these experiences shape their present lives. Fern, a librarian with sensory sensitivities, navigates the world through a unique lens, while Rose grapples with emotional instability and a deep-seated yearning for motherhood. As Rose's desperation intensifies, she manipulates Fern into carrying a child for her, setting in motion a series of events that expose long-held secrets and test the bonds of sisterhood. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the enduring impact of the past on the present, as Fern uncovers the truth about her sister and confronts the reality of their troubled relationship.

© 2025 Brief Books Publishing (Audiobook): 9798347812479

Release date

Audiobook: 8 March 2025