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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
dark
sad
slow-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
This heartbreaking story is actually the first book I’ve ever read to give me nightmares. And I say that as a compliment. Picoult’s ability to bring Nazi camps to life is entirely haunting, and it clearly stayed on my mind each night after I finished my reading for the day. This was a very long read, and because of how dark it was, I had to force myself to read it slowly to avoid becoming too sad (lol).
This would easily have been a 5 star read for me, but I’ll be honest: the modern day story felt like a drag at times and I could not stand the forced romantic thread with Sage and Leo. A story like this doesn’t need romance at all. Their respective chapters felt like a chore to read…meanwhile the two Minka chapters, which are arguably the largest chunk of the book, were so easy to devour.
This is a great read for anyone who loves historical fiction and wants a thought provoking look at World War II and the concepts of morality in times of war and good versus evil. Highly recommended.
This would easily have been a 5 star read for me, but I’ll be honest: the modern day story felt like a drag at times and I could not stand the forced romantic thread with Sage and Leo. A story like this doesn’t need romance at all. Their respective chapters felt like a chore to read…meanwhile the two Minka chapters, which are arguably the largest chunk of the book, were so easy to devour.
This is a great read for anyone who loves historical fiction and wants a thought provoking look at World War II and the concepts of morality in times of war and good versus evil. Highly recommended.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I could not put this book down. I have always loved her books and this was one of the best.
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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
Oh my God. This book. I couldn't even cry because I was so in shock at some points I couldn't even cry. JODI PICOULT HAS STOLEN ALL MY TEARS!
dark
sad
medium-paced
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
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Another one of Picoult's top stories for me. Good mesh of history and fiction - you can truly see her characters.
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Start was meh, predictable finish, but excellent middle of the book
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes