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

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE GOOD SISTER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY SALLY HEPWORTH

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Beginning of the Story

The Sisters’ Childhood

Fern's Struggles with Motherhood

The Tension Builds

A Deadly Secret

The Web of Deception

The Kidnapping

The Breakdown

The Final Showdown

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth explores the complex and strained relationship between twin sisters, Fern and Rose. Fern, a librarian with social anxiety, has spent her life depending on her protective older sister, Rose. When Fern decides to have a baby, her obsession with motherhood and her desire to give the child to Rose sets off a chain of emotional turmoil. The novel delves into themes of sibling rivalry, psychological manipulation, trauma, and the effects of childhood experiences on adulthood. With suspense and dark family secrets, it offers an exploration of trust, control, and hidden truths.