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clarney12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Jodi Picoult serves in-depth research like no other author. However, the story was lacking… I mean, why would a hospital have a ‘policy’ that is contrary to law? Cara was annoying af throughout the entire book.
Jodi is one of my all time favourite authors, this was just my least favourite work of hers.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Medical content
emmahayes99's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think the story developed nicely and that no information was given out too soon, especially with each chapter being a different member of the family, which for me kept it moving at a good pace. I love Luke’s chapters being in between each of the rest of the family’s chapters, and how even though we didn’t get to know him at all in the present time of the book, we got to know a lot about him just from his inner self talking about his past.
I also didn’t expect to learn so much about wolves, and I did like the way that it developed from Luke’s respect for and learning about their behaviour into showing that he really did give up on his family in a way, and consider the wolves his real family.
There was no right or wrong way for it to go, and as much as I found Cara’s character acted a bit young for her age and honestly a bit frustrating to read, I think the battle between her and Edward was realistic and felt it from both of their views.
Only 4 stars given though because I think there were some things added for shock value only, for example the information that Edward left because he found his dad having an affair - there was nothing in Luke’s chapters to make it seem like his mind was in any way leaning towards having affairs or seeing other women and I’m not actually sure why these details were added to the story other than to give some other reason for Edward having left.. it didn’t add anything to the story for me, and the behaviour just didn’t really add up with what we were reading in Luke’s chapters, who made it clear he wasn’t comfortable around humans anymore
Ultimately I liked that it wasn’t the happy ending or miracle that you’d expect, it was realistic and still gave them all reconciliation with each other as a ‘pack’. And finally, really loved the epilogue chapter of Barney, the recipient of the organ donation that saved his life - a really nice way to wrap it up and have part of Luke continue on in somebody who clearly looked for adventure too.
Graphic: Death of parent, Medical trauma, and Medical content
Moderate: Animal death
useyourgoodeye's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Car accident, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Medical content
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Abortion, Medical trauma, Car accident, Homophobia, Infidelity, Alcohol, Animal death, Medical content, Abandonment, and Death of parent
kiwichill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death of parent, Medical content, Animal death, Abandonment, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Homophobia
Minor: Abortion, Alcohol, Animal death, Drug use, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Excrement
c100's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Car accident
sarahhbo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’ve had hundreds of moments like this, when I run across something so incredible that I want to show it to someone else. The problem is, when you make the choice to be a loner, you lose that privilege.
This is a very compelling story to read and the pacing is really well done. In the beginning, the flaws of each character were frustrating to get through, but as we get to know them better their perspectives are all relatable. I was worried the wedge would just keep getting driven in, but the resolutions are satisfying.
Graphic: Death of parent and Medical trauma