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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
My review can be found here:
http://www.bookbunnys.com/2013/04/09/book-review-lone-wolf-jodi-picoult/
http://www.bookbunnys.com/2013/04/09/book-review-lone-wolf-jodi-picoult/
No one is better at character development than Jodi Picoult.
Even though I didn't think I'd find the topic of this book that interesting, I couldn't help but become intrigued and want to know more. Great storytelling.
Even though I didn't think I'd find the topic of this book that interesting, I couldn't help but become intrigued and want to know more. Great storytelling.
Pretty good exploration of the different ties and difficulties when a family has to make difficult decision
emotional
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't think I enjoyed the storyline as much as I have in her other novels. That being said, I still read it very sat and had tears streaming at the end. Interesting moral question but not as compelling as her other work. Still worth a read if you're a Picoult fan!
This was a really interesting and touching book. It took me a bit to figure out the metaphor of the wolf being used, but once I did it really deepened my understanding of the characters. It was a pretty typical Jodi Picoult book, but definitely a good read
Edward Warren, twenty-four, has been living in Thailand for five years, a prodigal son who left his family after an irreparable fight with his father, Luke. But he gets a frantic phone call: His dad lies comatose, gravely injured in the same accident that has also injured his younger sister Cara.
With her father’s chances for recovery dwindling, Cara wants to wait for a miracle. But Edward wants to terminate life support and donate his father’s organs. Is he motivated by altruism, or revenge? And to what lengths will his sister go to stop him from making an irrevocable decision?
A fairly standard Jodi Picoult book, nothing outstanding but an OK read. The story was told by a mix of characters which I found annoying as just as I got involved with one person it moved to another. It was very 'bitty' and I didn't get drawn in very much at all. I kept reading as I wanted to know how it turned out and the information about wolves was absorbing but I wasn't drawn to any of the characters. The daughter/sister was so annoying and childish I could have slapped her, she was supposed to be almost 18 but acted more like a 10-year-old. The son/brother was more credible but very forgettable.
I actually started off this review giving the book 3 stars but the more I think about it the more I feel that it doesn't even deserve that - so i've reduced it to 2 stars.
With her father’s chances for recovery dwindling, Cara wants to wait for a miracle. But Edward wants to terminate life support and donate his father’s organs. Is he motivated by altruism, or revenge? And to what lengths will his sister go to stop him from making an irrevocable decision?
A fairly standard Jodi Picoult book, nothing outstanding but an OK read. The story was told by a mix of characters which I found annoying as just as I got involved with one person it moved to another. It was very 'bitty' and I didn't get drawn in very much at all. I kept reading as I wanted to know how it turned out and the information about wolves was absorbing but I wasn't drawn to any of the characters. The daughter/sister was so annoying and childish I could have slapped her, she was supposed to be almost 18 but acted more like a 10-year-old. The son/brother was more credible but very forgettable.
I actually started off this review giving the book 3 stars but the more I think about it the more I feel that it doesn't even deserve that - so i've reduced it to 2 stars.
Another controversial story from Jodi Picoult. There was a bit too much nature for me but it definitely teaches you a lot and makes you look at situations from every different person's prospective. I didn't know wolves were such intelligent creatures and had such a strong bond as a pack, it was interesting to learn about that but a bit too much of the book was about that for my taste.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I first judged this as a slow read until I realized it was a page turner and that I couldn't wait for a break in my work day to read more. Jodi is an amazing writer. Each characters voice is easily distinctive. Jodi has a way of organicall filling the story with researched information that flows seamlessly and holds the readers interest. I felt like I was a part of the characters lives. The plot, characters, setting, were all amazing. I rarely read a book more than once but this one is a keeper.