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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
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.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I have mixed feelings about Jodi Picoult, but this was a beautifully written book. The last Picoult novel I read was My Sister's Keeper which I threw across the room when I finished, but this book was really well written. Ellie is a bit of a rough character to begin with, but she reveals herself to be truly deep and worthy of admiration. The book is somewhat predictable, but not arbitrary.
Not my favorite Jodi Picoult book. Less interesting plot and the characters were kind of flat. Still a good read, but disappointing compared to the others I've read by her.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
So far my favorite read of the year. I really liked everyone’s overall characters and development. I was not shocked at the ending as I had a feeling about who might be involved but I also get it.
Loved this one for sure
Loved this one for sure
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
One of the things I love about Jodi Picoult's book is that she explores topics, lifestyle and jobs that I've never thought of or had insight into and gives me the opportunity to understand it through beautifully crafted characters and plot.
This book is exceptional and one that had me hooked. I couldn't put it down and I want to re-read it soon.
This book is exceptional and one that had me hooked. I couldn't put it down and I want to re-read it soon.
I was waiting for the plot twist in the end that Jodi does in most of her books. Very predictable, but a good story after all. I was curious about the Amish culture and learned a lot. She has wrote way better books, with more rich characters.
I enjoyed this book although it was at times rather predictable.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Abortion, Pregnancy