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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
The mystery was awesome and Picoult's writing was intriguing as always.
The ending? The mystery is revealed in like one page and then just ends. No.
The ending? The mystery is revealed in like one page and then just ends. No.
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
I either love Jodi Picoult books or I hate them. This one was clearly not one of her best efforts. I know Ms. Picoult had to introduce the entire Amish culture into the story, but the whole concept of an "English" attorney having to live with an Amish client was utterly ridiculous. Second, the story just dragged on & on. It could have been condensed into 200 or so pages rather than 400 plus. Also, I'm never one of those people that figures out the ending beforehand, but I had already determined that Sara had killed the baby over halfway through the novel. I continued to read the book just to see if I was correct. I should have just skipped to the last 10 pages & not wasted my time on the rest of the novel. This book was extremely disappointing. Whenever I read a Picoult book I detest, I take at least a two year hiatus before I pick up another one. Maybe I'll learn my lesson with this one. Either that or I'm a glutton for punishment.
I read this book because my mom handed it to me on vacation. While I did finish it to find out what happened, I found it to be just ok. The writing was basic and uninspired. I did enjoy getting more familiar with the Amish sensibility.
emotional
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A well written book, with interesting characters and an original plot. However, I had to persist to finish it.. though impressively layered, the story felt somewhat drawn out and slow.
Very good book, although I kind of guessed the ending.
Interesting peek into the world of the Amish from the perspective of someone like me -- a city dweller whose livelihood depends on her broadband connection. While reading the book, I was fascinated by the main character's dilemma: Not just how to defend a client who doesn't want to be defended, but how to defend a client whose definition of guilt is so completely different from that of the court system trying her?
I really enjoyed this book. It opens your mind to the plot and position where the action takes place. The Amish setting enhances the book a great deal, the action is horrific enough--but when you add the location and details...it's amazing.
You also open your heart to the characters, I found myself crying when they couldn't and wanting to hug the book to my chest.
You also open your heart to the characters, I found myself crying when they couldn't and wanting to hug the book to my chest.