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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
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:
Complicated
This book deals with child sexual abuse.
I'm just not in the headspace for this particular topic.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
Jodi Picoult is an excellent story teller. This was a very well written book that dealt with an extremely hard to read about topic. When Nina's child is hurt in one of the most unimaginable ways possible she does everything in her power to make things right again. Nothing is black and white in this compelling story that twists and turns in ways you'd never expect.
I've been hesitant to read Jodi Picoult because I've found that most of her books are quite similar, there's a case and it gets solved, but I decided to give her another try anyways. Upon reading the first page, I was reminded of the many episodes of Law & Order: SVU.
I fell in love with Nina Frost's character. She's a powerhouse that I wouldn't want to mess with, but would want on my side in a second! Her husband is more laid back, and after the sexual assault of their son, you wonder if his calm attitude is going to tear them apart. Nathaniel's thoughts are the worst and most emotional to me. While I connected with Nina Frost on some levels, I also connected with Nathaniel, wanting to jump in the book and help him in anyway I could, with comfort, words, or an open ear to listen.
While I don't want to give anything away, I knew that the person that Nathaniel expresses as his rapist, isn't the one that everyone thinks it is. Surprisingly, the turning point in the book isn't when Nathaniel is sexually assaulted, nor is it when he identifies the person who did it to him, it's what Nina does that is the most shocking. Picoult takes us through the motions that each character sees in the past and present. It really allows readers to connect with each, if not all, of the characters.
At this point, without any children, I'm not sure if I could have took justice into my own hands, like Nina, but I wonder if I should re-read this book when I do have children of my own, and see who I connect with then.
The ending was shocking to say the least, and I didn't expect it! I loved the story line, though, as well as the ending, and I wouldn't have changed a thing! I will definitely pick up another Jodi Picoult book, especially since she has a few new ones that just came out!
"'But I love you,' Caleb says, his voice breaking, because in a perfect world, this should be all the excuse one needs" (Page 340).
I fell in love with Nina Frost's character. She's a powerhouse that I wouldn't want to mess with, but would want on my side in a second! Her husband is more laid back, and after the sexual assault of their son, you wonder if his calm attitude is going to tear them apart. Nathaniel's thoughts are the worst and most emotional to me. While I connected with Nina Frost on some levels, I also connected with Nathaniel, wanting to jump in the book and help him in anyway I could, with comfort, words, or an open ear to listen.
While I don't want to give anything away, I knew that the person that Nathaniel expresses as his rapist, isn't the one that everyone thinks it is. Surprisingly, the turning point in the book isn't when Nathaniel is sexually assaulted, nor is it when he identifies the person who did it to him, it's what Nina does that is the most shocking. Picoult takes us through the motions that each character sees in the past and present. It really allows readers to connect with each, if not all, of the characters.
At this point, without any children, I'm not sure if I could have took justice into my own hands, like Nina, but I wonder if I should re-read this book when I do have children of my own, and see who I connect with then.
The ending was shocking to say the least, and I didn't expect it! I loved the story line, though, as well as the ending, and I wouldn't have changed a thing! I will definitely pick up another Jodi Picoult book, especially since she has a few new ones that just came out!
"'But I love you,' Caleb says, his voice breaking, because in a perfect world, this should be all the excuse one needs" (Page 340).
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault
Love Jodi Picoult books, and this early title did not disappoint. I have wanted to read Perfect Match for quite a while, and I enjoyed it a lot!
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes