Family Resemblances

The novel explores the contrasting lives of Cedar Campbell and her mother, Kate, highlighting their emotional struggles and the impact of their dysfunctional family dynamics. Cedar, raised in a tumultuous household, finds refuge in farm life, distancing herself from her mother's disappointment and her father's violence. As both women navigate their complex relationships and personal growth over the years, they confront themes of love, anger, fear, and forgiveness, ultimately seeking to define their identities amidst their shared past.