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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Admittedly, I read reviews on GoodReads after beginning this book and was a little nervous and ashamed to be reading what so many considered “beach literature”—and I think that was because I absolutely was loving it.
I loved how Picoult used details to build a silent case against Mariah that she was in fact suffering from that disease Colin’s lawyer accused her of having. The way Faith said God smelled like oranges and then Kenzie realized Mariah uses a citrus perfume; how the only time Faith talks in her own chapters about feeling pain is when she doesn’t feel it at all but pretends to so that her mom will cuddle with her; how only Mariah’s thoughts can be discerned by her being the only character who’s sections are in first person, the way the book ends and Faith continues to talk to God as she can feel her mother smiling.
The book was honestly incredibly compelling and kept me turning the page non-stop. It’s a book I would read again to try to find more details that build both cases about Mariah.
I loved how Picoult used details to build a silent case against Mariah that she was in fact suffering from that disease Colin’s lawyer accused her of having. The way Faith said God smelled like oranges and then Kenzie realized Mariah uses a citrus perfume; how the only time Faith talks in her own chapters about feeling pain is when she doesn’t feel it at all but pretends to so that her mom will cuddle with her; how only Mariah’s thoughts can be discerned by her being the only character who’s sections are in first person, the way the book ends and Faith continues to talk to God as she can feel her mother smiling.
The book was honestly incredibly compelling and kept me turning the page non-stop. It’s a book I would read again to try to find more details that build both cases about Mariah.
this was my favorite of Jodi Picoult's books. I love her writing!
omg I love this woman!!!!!!!!!! everything she writes just blows me away this is no acceptation I cant tell you anything about it because its just one of those books you have to READ. I will say this though, anyone who is into theology will love this book
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Another triumph by Jodie Picoult. I don't know how she does it but she writes on such interesting and well researched topics and with such warmth and human understanding. Not perfect by any means but I found it original and most of all a good read which is the purpose of the book!
slow-paced
My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:
https://youtu.be/zKrzpjVM040
Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/zKrzpjVM040
Enjoy!
This took a little while to get into, but I read so much over the last two days. I think the way that it played out was very cleverly written.
Book 7/50 (2020)
Book 7/50 (2020)
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
From the publisher: "When the marriage of Mariah White and her cheating husband, Colin, turns ugly and disintegrates, their seven-year-old daughter, Faith, is there to witness it all. In the aftermath of a rapid divorce, Mariah falls into a deep depression -- and suddenly Faith, a child with no religious background whatsoever, hears divine voices, starts reciting biblical passages, and develops stigmata. And when the miraculous healings begin, mother and daughter are thrust into the volatile center of controversy and into the heat of a custody battle -- trapped in a mad media circus that threatens what little stability the family has left."
I really loved Picoult's My Sister's Keeper and I keep hoping to find a similar interest in her other books. So far I've been disappointed. I managed to make it through The Pact, but I abandoned Keeping Faith soon after picking it up. The main character, Mariah, was too weak and annoying. I didn't feel sympathetic for her and she came across as a wet rag. None of the characters sparked any interest in me. The plot and pacing were slow and labored and many of the characters, dialogue and situations felt forced. The way the narrative, at least in the early part of the book, swings from present day to flashbacks felt clunky and choppy with poor transitions. Despite being very interested in the premise of the book and the outcome, I just couldn't make it through. I read for enjoyment and I was not enjoying this book at all.
I really loved Picoult's My Sister's Keeper and I keep hoping to find a similar interest in her other books. So far I've been disappointed. I managed to make it through The Pact, but I abandoned Keeping Faith soon after picking it up. The main character, Mariah, was too weak and annoying. I didn't feel sympathetic for her and she came across as a wet rag. None of the characters sparked any interest in me. The plot and pacing were slow and labored and many of the characters, dialogue and situations felt forced. The way the narrative, at least in the early part of the book, swings from present day to flashbacks felt clunky and choppy with poor transitions. Despite being very interested in the premise of the book and the outcome, I just couldn't make it through. I read for enjoyment and I was not enjoying this book at all.
eh...it was okay. It was kind of a roller coaster. Sometimes I thought to myself, "this is going to be a great book", but then something would happen that would change my mind again. The very last paragraph almost pushed me to rate it a 2-star--it was pretty disturbing for me. I wouldn't say it's a must read, but if you really have nothing else you could pick this one up, I guess.