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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I enjoy Jodi Picoult's style of writing and careful attention to detail. The story was a roller-coaster of emotion and the way Jodi describes some ordinary feelings from so many different perspectives is admirable.
I couldn't put this down. I love Jodi and this is her best in awhile. She captures the essence of a person with Asperger's so well and really keeps the story moving.
I would have given it a much higher rating if the mother in the story didn’t repeatedly say vaccines caused her son’s Autism. Fictional novel or not, that is dangerous misinformation that should never be spread. Vaccines do not cause Autism. Good book, except for the anti-science fear mongering nonsense.
almost stopped reading when they blamed vaccines for autism. bc that's wrong you guys. it's been proven wrong. and it's wrong. even the timing isn't a problem. so stop it.
otherwise, suspenseful. but I guessed it pretty early on. interesting tale.
otherwise, suspenseful. but I guessed it pretty early on. interesting tale.
it was interesting because I learned more about Asperger's and walked away with a better understanding of the syndrome. The story, however, was predictable and had the same formula as her other books. The twist at the end wasn't really a twist. The truth was finally said aloud and it was so frustrating because I predicted the outcome half way through the book. It was so-so for me.
I really wanted to love this book. It made me laugh and I felt a lot of empathy for her characters. Even the first-person narrative was enjoyable, and insights into autism were well placed. But the language and predictability of the story leave a lot to be desired. For anyone who reads mysteries, this one is pretty obvious to see coming, and I also really didn't appreciate reading so many f-words.
Unique and creative story, well done and believable
I am struggling with how to rate and review this book. If it is meant to be a mystery, it isn't. It is pretty clear upfront what happened.
People who have read enough Picoult will find it fairly typical yet good enough to be entertaining.
Part of me wants to give up on Picoult because of her formulaic writing but with each new story I keep going back.
People who have read enough Picoult will find it fairly typical yet good enough to be entertaining.
Part of me wants to give up on Picoult because of her formulaic writing but with each new story I keep going back.
Wonderful Jodi Picoult and incredibly well written in narrative of a young boy with Asperger's.