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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
I had heard so many great things about Jodi Picoult, but after reading this book, I was rather dissapointed. The book was good, but it was a book that I felt like I was forcing myself to finish. I think some of the plot was unbelievable due to poor character development. If she had put more time into developing the charactersand their relationships, I think I would have really enjoyed this story.
In the end, it was just okay. I am still willing to try another book by Picoult because I did think she was a good writer.
In the end, it was just okay. I am still willing to try another book by Picoult because I did think she was a good writer.
Very mystical read. Jodi Picoult has a way of telling a story that keeps you entwined in the characters' lives long after you've put the book down.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
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
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
slow-paced
I was incredibly hesitant to start reading this book. I want to like [a:Jodi Picoult|7128|Jodi Picoult|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1305417712p2/7128.jpg]. She has fascinating ideas, and I really like the plots she writes. I love the way she sets up characters to have their heart ripped out. I'm always left unsatisfied, though. [b:My Sister's Keeper|10917|My Sister's Keeper|Jodi Picoult|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41JSMkt%2BncL._SL75_.jpg|1639903], [b:The Pact|10916|The Pact|Jodi Picoult|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255667080s/10916.jpg|3349846], [b:Keeping Faith|10913|Keeping Faith|Jodi Picoult|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1275710084s/10913.jpg|3349582], [b:Mercy|10910|Mercy|Jodi Picoult|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1299040130s/10910.jpg|3349593]... they all felt as though Picoult had done what she'd wanted to do, and then she had no idea how to finish. It's like she got sick of writing the novel and wanted to move onto the next idea that had grabbed her. All these books, bar Mercy, which bored me from the start, really engrossed me. [b:Second Glance|10911|Second Glance|Jodi Picoult|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166338966s/10911.jpg|3349802] did, too.
The characters are a little weak in parts, and the romantic story line between Ross and Meredith made me roll my eyes, and the ending with the quarry... well, that made me push my suspension of disbelief a little too far, but as a whole, I felt like Picoult really wanted a satisfying ending for her characters. Everything wrapped up well here. Everyone got an ending that worked for them.
I really liked the relationship between Lia and Ross. Was it face-paced? Sure. But I'm happy to ignore my little quibbles a little. I mean, hell, this is a fantasy novel. Ross has had a miserable life and Lia's been dreaming about him. So let's go with it. And I really loved the relationship between Lia and Grey Wolf.
Just something I didn't particularly enjoy, aside from what I mentioned above. I'm not too sure how I felt Picoult's way of writing a short scene that lasts between half a page to two pages, then ending it and moving onto the next scene. It felt very [a:Dan Brown|630|Dan Brown|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1206553442p2/630.jpg] to me.
The characters are a little weak in parts, and the romantic story line between Ross and Meredith made me roll my eyes, and the ending with the quarry... well, that made me push my suspension of disbelief a little too far, but as a whole, I felt like Picoult really wanted a satisfying ending for her characters. Everything wrapped up well here. Everyone got an ending that worked for them.
I really liked the relationship between Lia and Ross. Was it face-paced? Sure. But I'm happy to ignore my little quibbles a little. I mean, hell, this is a fantasy novel. Ross has had a miserable life and Lia's been dreaming about him. So let's go with it. And I really loved the relationship between Lia and Grey Wolf.
Just something I didn't particularly enjoy, aside from what I mentioned above. I'm not too sure how I felt Picoult's way of writing a short scene that lasts between half a page to two pages, then ending it and moving onto the next scene. It felt very [a:Dan Brown|630|Dan Brown|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1206553442p2/630.jpg] to me.
I heard Jodi Picoult speak in person once and she said this was her favorite of all the novels she had written, and I can see why. Although the subject of ghosts is not something I would think I could get into, the character development was very interesting and drew me in. It's another quick read but definitely worthwhile.
This is one of my absolute favorite books by Jodi Picoult. Based on the reviews, I prolonged reading this for months as I didn't want to put forth the commitment and focus toward a book that might disappoint me. But I was pleasantly surprised. The first line of this book is intriguing in itself:
"Ross Wakeman succeeded the first time he killed himself, but not the second or the third."
I will admit, that the whole premise of ghosts is a little hard to believe, but as my first ghost book, Jodi pulled it off. This story is not like any that I've read by Jodi Picoult in the past. Rather than an intense court case, there is mystery and ghosts and murder and an eeriness that kept me intrigued until the very last page. While typically I shy away from books that have been reviewed poorly, I gave this one a shot and I think others should too. It's well worth it.
"Ross Wakeman succeeded the first time he killed himself, but not the second or the third."
I will admit, that the whole premise of ghosts is a little hard to believe, but as my first ghost book, Jodi pulled it off. This story is not like any that I've read by Jodi Picoult in the past. Rather than an intense court case, there is mystery and ghosts and murder and an eeriness that kept me intrigued until the very last page. While typically I shy away from books that have been reviewed poorly, I gave this one a shot and I think others should too. It's well worth it.
Second Glance, a novel by Jodi Picoult, is about what happens in the past, and how it comes back to haunt you. Ross Wakeman, a paranormal investigator, can’t seem to kill himself no matter how hard he tries. As he searches through his work for some proof of the afterlife, he realizes that not everything is as it appears. When he meets a woman, Lia, who may be just as lost in this world as he is, he starts to fall for her. Their pasts may cause some issues with this though, leaving behind more than expected. As we go through the life of not only Ross and Lia, but also Ross’ sister, we become entangled on a world of longing.
I had a hard time getting into the book for the first chapter or two, but I am so glad I stuck it out. It is a wonderful novel, full of great storylines and intriguing characters. I highly recommend this book.
I had a hard time getting into the book for the first chapter or two, but I am so glad I stuck it out. It is a wonderful novel, full of great storylines and intriguing characters. I highly recommend this book.