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nerdie_kitten's review against another edition
4.0
Full of suspense and tension. A compelling and exciting read.
alys_anthology's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
salgalruns's review against another edition
4.0
Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors, but for some reason, this one sat on my TBR shelf for a CONSIDERABLE time. I'm still not exactly sure why. She always amazes me with her research and her ability to tackle difficult subject matter. Her reads are always quick, because it seems like you're having a conversation with her as she tells you this great story. I've seen Jodi speak on at least 3 occasions, and she has never disappointed.
With this book, one issue focuses on whether or not to continue life support for a father. The two children are at odds with their decision, and conflict ensues on that front. One of the children left home and hasn't seen the father in 6 years. The other child has been the apple of her father's eye, and has lived closely with him for the past 4 years, but is only 17. Who gets to choose what to do is at the crux of the story.
Along with that, Picoult also weaves in another storyline through the father's role of a wolf biologist who has lived in the wild, becoming a member of a wolf pack. Analogies to families are interwoven throughout the story, but this plotline gives us a voice for the father who is unable to speak.
Masterful in her character development as always, and weaving storylines seamlessly...seems like a Jodi book to me!
With this book, one issue focuses on whether or not to continue life support for a father. The two children are at odds with their decision, and conflict ensues on that front. One of the children left home and hasn't seen the father in 6 years. The other child has been the apple of her father's eye, and has lived closely with him for the past 4 years, but is only 17. Who gets to choose what to do is at the crux of the story.
Along with that, Picoult also weaves in another storyline through the father's role of a wolf biologist who has lived in the wild, becoming a member of a wolf pack. Analogies to families are interwoven throughout the story, but this plotline gives us a voice for the father who is unable to speak.
Masterful in her character development as always, and weaving storylines seamlessly...seems like a Jodi book to me!
cobycoyle's review against another edition
2.0
Not great…I mean, I feel like the “bombshells” near the end were all dropped at once, and were trying for a shock factor but it just wasn’t. And then things were anticlimactic.
leeleeinok's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
liv_eleanor's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
amanda1793's review against another edition
5.0
Holy good lord. Again the master had done it again!
Picoult writes these stories that literally grip me until the very end and keep me captivated long after that. The character development- especially Cara's- was seriously impressive, and in my opinion, it was done in a short amount of time.
Her ideas of taking something that, to some, would be a "cut and dry" issue and making a reader see the grey is what impresses me the most.
Overall, the book was seriously thought provoking and griping. I think everyone should take the time to read a Jodi Picoult. It doesn't matter where you start, just that you do.
Picoult writes these stories that literally grip me until the very end and keep me captivated long after that. The character development- especially Cara's- was seriously impressive, and in my opinion, it was done in a short amount of time.
Her ideas of taking something that, to some, would be a "cut and dry" issue and making a reader see the grey is what impresses me the most.
Overall, the book was seriously thought provoking and griping. I think everyone should take the time to read a Jodi Picoult. It doesn't matter where you start, just that you do.
rachd24's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this Picoult read. I don't ever not enjoy her reads, but this one didn't jump off the page as a solid favourite. However, it's been a while since I've read it and it had stayed with me - I think about it sometimes, so maybe I should give it more credit.
In typical Picoult fashion, this novel explores morality and ethics, but in a different approach than you may expect.
In typical Picoult fashion, this novel explores morality and ethics, but in a different approach than you may expect.
kayla_jade94's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Pretty sure I could be friends with a wolf now