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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
A bit predictable and contrived but entertaining. I know Picoult is very popular but I don't think I'll be rushing to read anything else by her.
challenging
emotional
sad
The concept of this book is very interesting, engaging, and unlike anything I’ve read before; however, I was not a fan of the execution. I thought the POV shifts were a bit overdone, and the romance between Campbell and Julia was underdeveloped/unnecessary in my opinion. I was not a fan of the twist at the end either.
emotional
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Medical content, Medical trauma
By the time I finished this book, I was in tears. I didn't expect such an end. It was rather unpredictable, to say the least.
At first, I was thinking of giving this read 4 stars, some chapters had me bored to death, and therefore, it took me longer to finish it.
However, the last 2!! pages made me rethink everything and even look at the whole story from a different perspective. I instantly loved it thanks to the grim ending the author has decided to choose for this story.
In the epilogue the author admitted that when her teenage son finished reading this book, he burst out crying, shut himself in the room and didn't speak to her for a few days. When he calmed down, he asked Jodi Picoult why on earth did she choose this unexpected and sad ending while there were other alternatives.
As for the writing style, I found it wonderful, eloquent and easy to read. Lots of meaningful metaphors without being too verbose.
Great experience overall.
At first, I was thinking of giving this read 4 stars, some chapters had me bored to death, and therefore, it took me longer to finish it.
However, the last 2!! pages made me rethink everything and even look at the whole story from a different perspective. I instantly loved it thanks to the grim ending the author has decided to choose for this story.
In the epilogue the author admitted that when her teenage son finished reading this book, he burst out crying, shut himself in the room and didn't speak to her for a few days. When he calmed down, he asked Jodi Picoult why on earth did she choose this unexpected and sad ending while there were other alternatives.
As for the writing style, I found it wonderful, eloquent and easy to read. Lots of meaningful metaphors without being too verbose.
Great experience overall.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ok, so I didn't read this whole book: I read the first half and listened to the second half on unabridged audiobook. I am not sure if my review is tainted by the narrator's voice of the main character, which I did not like at all.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
medium-paced