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missyjohnson's review against another edition
1.0
I rarely read a book and then rate it one star, it is just that there is no rating lower. I only read this all the way through because a dear friend wanted my "take" on the ending. I admit i did the "evelyn wood" thing through the middle and all of the trial. This was torture. I had read a couple of Picoult's books in the past and remember liking the moral question/challenges. This had none of that. Characters were poorly developed and unbelievable. The drama was contrived and completely predictable. It was like reading a bad bad romance novel. This may even be the one that makes me never read another Jodi Picoult book again. YUCK
felinity's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
sarahbrad's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kecskestimi's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sabrah112's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jesseka8787's review against another edition
5.0
A while ago (several years now), I was at the bookstore looking for something that I'd like to read. This was all before Kindle's and iPads and Nooks. I was standing near the Nicholas Sparks section deciding if I wanted to buy a book I hadn't read or a book I had already read. A nice lady was hunched down on the floor looking at something. I made some sort of small talk and the lady decided to recommend Jodi Picoult to me. She said I should start with "My Sister's Keeper" and that would be enough to get me into Jodi's books.
After I read, "My Sister's Keeper", I bought up everything I could find of Jodi's books. I have SO many of her books on my bookshelf and they've gone unread for a long time.
I started checking out Jodi's audiobooks from the library and listening to them in the car, because they're just splendid. I decided to get this one from the library -- and from the moment I put it in, I was HOOKED! I remembered the beginning of the book (because I had read the first few chapters, but then put it down.). I was so engrossed in the story, I couldn't wait to get in the car and drive to work (or home from work).
The thing about Jodi Picoult's books is that she makes you think. She makes you think outside of yourself and see the issue from both sides. She gives you the opportunity for perspective. Every question is asked by her characters and if you're looking for a great story that has SO much going on in it and it will make you love her characters and not want to stop reading the book -- her books are for you!
I've read, My Sister's Keeper (which is NOT the same as the movie...it's so much better), The Storyteller (which was just phenomenal!), Change of Heart, Lone Wolf (which was absolutely awesome!), and Harvesting the Heart (which was good, but not the same as the others in the list). Jodi is AWESOME! Read. Her. Books.
After I read, "My Sister's Keeper", I bought up everything I could find of Jodi's books. I have SO many of her books on my bookshelf and they've gone unread for a long time.
I started checking out Jodi's audiobooks from the library and listening to them in the car, because they're just splendid. I decided to get this one from the library -- and from the moment I put it in, I was HOOKED! I remembered the beginning of the book (because I had read the first few chapters, but then put it down.). I was so engrossed in the story, I couldn't wait to get in the car and drive to work (or home from work).
The thing about Jodi Picoult's books is that she makes you think. She makes you think outside of yourself and see the issue from both sides. She gives you the opportunity for perspective. Every question is asked by her characters and if you're looking for a great story that has SO much going on in it and it will make you love her characters and not want to stop reading the book -- her books are for you!
I've read, My Sister's Keeper (which is NOT the same as the movie...it's so much better), The Storyteller (which was just phenomenal!), Change of Heart, Lone Wolf (which was absolutely awesome!), and Harvesting the Heart (which was good, but not the same as the others in the list). Jodi is AWESOME! Read. Her. Books.
essja7's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
devansbooklife's review against another edition
5.0
Picoult has an amazing ability to pull you out of you box, make you think outside the lines, she forces you to question what you really believe you would do. I love it. She is an amazing writer.
bwolf16's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amieinstereo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25