The Push
Ashley Audrain
📚 Genre
Psychological Thriller, Domestic Suspense
🏢 Publisher
Penguin (Michael Joseph imprint for Commonwealth releases)
📅 Publication Year
2021
🔢 ISBN
ISBN-13: 978-1405942478; ISBN-10: 1405942475
About This Book
A psychological drama about motherhood and the legacy of trauma. It follows Blythe Connor, who is determined to be the warm, comforting mother she never had, but becomes convinced her daughter Violet is not like other children. The cover features a monochromatic profile of a woman with large, bold purple typography for the title.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
336 pages
Edition
Trade Paperback (International Edition)
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The cover is crisp with minimal edge wear; the spine appears uncreased from this angle, though the corners show light shelf-impact.
Estimated Value
$8-$12
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-produced modern bestseller with millions of copies in circulation across various formats.
Historical Significance
A major debut novel that became an instant international bestseller and sparked deep cultural conversations regarding the 'taboos' of motherhood and female resentment.
Collector Notes
Due to its high print run, this edition holds little investment value. For collectors, a UK or US true first edition hardcover with a signed tip-in sheet or bookplate is preferable. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the purple ink on the cover from fading.
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Notable Features
Includes praise from the Daily Mail, Vogue, and Lisa Jewell. Labeled as an 'International Number One Bestseller.' Features raised or high-gloss lettering on the title.