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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Very different book than what I normally read, but it was very good. Only 4 stars because you know what the ending is.
I labelled this book as a favorite back when I first read it in 2001. I'm working on re-reading all my favorites to see how they hold up over time. And after re-reading this, all I can wonder is what in the world was I thinking?
Obviously it was a lot better reading it when I didn't know what was going to happen. It is kind of a mystery novel. But I wonder why I liked it. Why did I think the ending was so good? I hated the ending this time. Hated it! And the middle was so bogged down and boring.
None of it was very believable. Nothing makes sense. None of the characters were consistent, and I didn't like any of them. And then the "twist" ending, which I think is Jodi Picoult's thing. The problem is her twists are always taking the easy way out. She doesn't have to actually solve anything or end her books in a satisfying way. She just throws what she thinks is a big twist in there to distract her readers so they don't realize what an actual pile of crap it is.
The only reason I'm giving this two stars instead of one is because at one time I did consider it a five star read, so I'm balancing it out a little. I won't be reading anything else by this author, and I'm angry at myself 13 years ago for actually thinking this was not just good, but great.
Obviously it was a lot better reading it when I didn't know what was going to happen. It is kind of a mystery novel. But I wonder why I liked it. Why did I think the ending was so good? I hated the ending this time. Hated it! And the middle was so bogged down and boring.
None of it was very believable. Nothing makes sense. None of the characters were consistent, and I didn't like any of them. And then the "twist" ending, which I think is Jodi Picoult's thing. The problem is her twists are always taking the easy way out. She doesn't have to actually solve anything or end her books in a satisfying way. She just throws what she thinks is a big twist in there to distract her readers so they don't realize what an actual pile of crap it is.
The only reason I'm giving this two stars instead of one is because at one time I did consider it a five star read, so I'm balancing it out a little. I won't be reading anything else by this author, and I'm angry at myself 13 years ago for actually thinking this was not just good, but great.
Jodi Picoult schickt in diesem Buch die Staranwältin Ellie nach der Trennung von Ihrem Freund aufs Land zu Ihrer Tante, die Gleichzeitig ein Mitglied der Amisch Gemeinde war. Es führt eins zum anderen und schon bald zieht die "Englische" Ellie bei der Familie von Katie ein, um diese vor Gericht zu vertreten. In einer für sie völlig unbekannten Welt muss sich Ellie den Gepflogenheiten anpassen - was nicht immer leicht ist. Aber sie muss über ihren Schatten springen, es gibt schließlich einen Prozess zu gewinnen.
Eigentlich bin ich ja ein bekennender Krimi Fan, aber ab und zu muss es dann doch auch mal etwas anderes sein. Vor einigen Jahren habe ich Jodi Picoult für mich entdeckt und ihre Bücher eignen sich wirklich wunderbar wenn man einfach mal etwas anderes lesen möchte. Sie lesen sich flüssig und sind Gott sei Dank auch keine seichte Kost - sowas mag ich nämlich nicht :)
Mit dem Thema "Amisch" hatte ich bisher überhaupt keine Berührungspunkt aber Jodi Picoult hat es wunderbar geschafft, mir diese Welt und ihre Weltanschauung näher zu bringen. Die Gepflogenheiten und Bräuche wurden in die Geschichte eingewebt, so dass zumindest ich einen guten Eindruck von dem Leben in der Gemeinde gewinnen konnte.
Eigentlich bin ich ja ein bekennender Krimi Fan, aber ab und zu muss es dann doch auch mal etwas anderes sein. Vor einigen Jahren habe ich Jodi Picoult für mich entdeckt und ihre Bücher eignen sich wirklich wunderbar wenn man einfach mal etwas anderes lesen möchte. Sie lesen sich flüssig und sind Gott sei Dank auch keine seichte Kost - sowas mag ich nämlich nicht :)
Mit dem Thema "Amisch" hatte ich bisher überhaupt keine Berührungspunkt aber Jodi Picoult hat es wunderbar geschafft, mir diese Welt und ihre Weltanschauung näher zu bringen. Die Gepflogenheiten und Bräuche wurden in die Geschichte eingewebt, so dass zumindest ich einen guten Eindruck von dem Leben in der Gemeinde gewinnen konnte.
This book was completely captivating and exciting until the ending. It left me confused and dazed. Oates is an amazing writer however and her storytelling is impressive.
i was ashamed i liked this book, but come on... it's the amish! they're fascinating no matter what.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes