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iamdwg's review against another edition
4.0
Predictable, but well-structured
As others state, the book is heavily saturated in Asperger's Syndrome facts, but that's not really what bothered me at all. I found those facts, and the way in which they're presented to be quite fascinating. Instead, I'd say it had more of an issue keeping this mystery, well, mysterious. I made a prediction early on that more or less turned out to be true, which made everything that much more predictable. That being said, just because it's predictable doesn't make it bad. I enjoyed this story, as well as the characters strewn out throughout the entirety. I also liked the varying vantage points & voices.
As others state, the book is heavily saturated in Asperger's Syndrome facts, but that's not really what bothered me at all. I found those facts, and the way in which they're presented to be quite fascinating. Instead, I'd say it had more of an issue keeping this mystery, well, mysterious. I made a prediction early on that more or less turned out to be true, which made everything that much more predictable. That being said, just because it's predictable doesn't make it bad. I enjoyed this story, as well as the characters strewn out throughout the entirety. I also liked the varying vantage points & voices.
emerygirl's review
3.0
A book about an autistic boy who is fixated on crime scenes. I liked the story, but found the characters somewhat unbelievable. It was all tied up a little too neatly at the end for my liking.
mgouker's review
2.0
Disappointing. Makes wide generalizations about the effects of autism (and especially Asperger's Syndrome subdiagnosis) and proclaims them to be uncontested truths. Uses two--Jacob's inability to lie and literal interpretation of languagee--to have an accused make what would otherwise be an admission of guilt to be a proclamation of innocence. Cute trick. Was it worth it?
luvrunr's review
4.0
I love the style that Jodi Picoult uses in her books. While this book wasn't particularly innovative I enjoyed the mystery of it and it did keep me wondering what was really going on.
beckimoody29's review
5.0
This is now my second favorite of Jodi Picoult's books, behind My Sister's Keeper. I really liked all the characters -- even the mother which doesn't often happen with her novels. Some of the plot seemed a little forced (like in soap operas, if they just talked to each other and asked the right questions there wouldn't have BEEN a plot!) but, knowing there have been times in my life that I didn't ask the obvious question because I was afraid of the answer, it still rang true. It also presents a fairly balanced view of the whole autism debate covering the main arguments, but not becoming radical. All in all, it was well worth it.
curious_kbc's review
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
clairedrum's review
3.0
I think the relationships, dialogue, and characterization were well written. I just wish it didn’t center around a walking stereotype of Asperger’s/autism. I think an engaging story could’ve emerged without that. Also… the ending. What the heck? After all the time we’ve spent with these characters we get zero closure. Not the best but not the worst book I’ve read
kellylacey's review
3.0
I enjoyed the book but I already knew what had happened and what would come out in the end. If you read it properly and took in Jacobs condition etc.
It was still a worthwile read. If your a Picqoult fan you will not be disappointed.
It was still a worthwile read. If your a Picqoult fan you will not be disappointed.