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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
Again, Jodi Picoult manages to present a story that beautifully illustrates both sides of the story. This time she tackles Nazi war criminals. Most of Picoult's books deal with controversial issues. The Storyteller is not so much controversial as it is heart wrenching.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
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
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Good book, classic Picoult. What added to my enjoyment was the audible book. There were 4 or so characters in the book, each who narrated their part of the story. Rather than have one person act out all characters, this book had a different person for each character. What a difference this made! I recommend the book but highly recommend the audible book.
Note: this story depicts in detail the Holocost, both from a survivor's side as well as that of an SS officer. Not for the feint hearted.
Note: this story depicts in detail the Holocost, both from a survivor's side as well as that of an SS officer. Not for the feint hearted.
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Holy shit. Took me several pauses with lighthearted books to be able to get through this. It was really hard. Heavy. Emotionally challenging. Everyone should have to read this.
It was worth it, though extra challenging in our current political climate. I only had a hard time keeping up with the story within the story, I feel like I would’ve felt a stronger connection to it via the physical book. Audiobook presentation was really well done.
It was worth it, though extra challenging in our current political climate. I only had a hard time keeping up with the story within the story, I feel like I would’ve felt a stronger connection to it via the physical book. Audiobook presentation was really well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, Deportation
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced