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The Storyteller

Jodi Picoult

4.28 AVERAGE


I am left speechless.

There's going to be a review of this at http://www.aspirintliteratiblog.wordpress.com. That is, once I figure out how to say what I want to say and what it is that I want to say, precisely.

I loved it. I'm left thinking terrifying thoughts, questioning and doubting; and this is exactly why I love reading. Thank you for this, dear author.

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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
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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
emotional informative inspiring reflective tense 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
emotional reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Heartbreakingly beautiful - Picoult discusses the complexity of human nature in the most inspiring yet gut-wrenching way. 
challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

3.5 stars
A moving story. One of the character's views irked me to no end, but I enjoyed the message about forgiveness and redemption. I think the main background story was very interesting, as well as well-researched. I could feel the Holocaust setting, and it was brutal. I think the book brought up some good morals about whether or not you can forgive a murderer, or if they are truly all monster.
A great read!

Loved this emotional journey!!