About the book: year / Even in the womb, a person strives to improve the world around him. * * * “Daughter” was conceived as a continuation of Mother. Those expecting something as entertaining and thought-provoking as "Mother" were treated to a parody of "Mother" in the style of "The Three Little Pigs." In reality, “The Daughter” is an exceptionally smart and kind joke, but to the readers who grabbed it without warning after reading “Mother,” “The Daughter” seemed empty and disappointed many.