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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
This book felt so relatable. As a woman we always tend to be the caretakers and the ones who give up on our dreams to take care of the ones we love. We sacrifice so much without much complaint, if any at all. But what would we choose if we were given a 2nd chance at the dream, and love, that we always wanted?
Beautifully written, and so thought provoking. Jodi Picoult always has a way of leaving me in a state of reflection and deep thought after one of her books.
Beautifully written, and so thought provoking. Jodi Picoult always has a way of leaving me in a state of reflection and deep thought after one of her books.
I struggled through this book. Honestly; if it wasn’t written by Picoult, I likely would have quit. It was so collegiate in its description of Egyptology, I felt like I was reading a textbook. However, I liked the storyline, so that’s what kept me going. Not my favorite by far, but I am glad I finished.
Jodi Picoult writes beautifully about difficult topics, with flawed, nuanced characters. I really enjoyed learning a bit about Egypt and quantum physics in this book as well. Very thought-provoking topic that made me examine my own thinking about death.
10 stars.
Maybe 23!
From the first pages, when the flight attendant says "Brace, brace"... to the last words. I LOVED THIS BOOK!
If you're into Egyptology or the human condition or life or death... or just like reading words like Djehutynakht (and finally being able to pronounce it in your head - even if I had to Google it more than once) then this is the book for you! I've already slated it as a TO READ AGAIN book.
Maybe 23!
From the first pages, when the flight attendant says "Brace, brace"... to the last words. I LOVED THIS BOOK!
If you're into Egyptology or the human condition or life or death... or just like reading words like Djehutynakht (and finally being able to pronounce it in your head - even if I had to Google it more than once) then this is the book for you! I've already slated it as a TO READ AGAIN book.
Slow and fast.
This one reminds me of questions I have, of the road not taken, questions unanswered. It makes me appreciate the life I have and long for a life not lived.
This one reminds me of questions I have, of the road not taken, questions unanswered. It makes me appreciate the life I have and long for a life not lived.
I think I need to read this again. The book switches between times and was a little hard to follow sometimes. I raced through it because I wanted to see what happened to Dawn and Wyatt and Win and I may have missed some of the subtleties of the plot. A great book that makes you think about how you want to live the rest of your life.
Loved it!! The amount of research that went into it is amazing!!
Who hasn’t played the what if game about choices they have made? Sometimes you’re lucky enough to sort of find out - even if you might not intend to.
Highly recommend!
Who hasn’t played the what if game about choices they have made? Sometimes you’re lucky enough to sort of find out - even if you might not intend to.
Highly recommend!
I really enjoyed this book. It left me with a lot to think about and surprised me a few times.
I can’t say as the Egyptology meant anything to me - in fact, is quite the distraction for me in several parts (as was the quantum physics). But both were absolutely necessary and came in to play. This one hit close to home and is a tremendous love story.
"Do you believe that there's only one for each of us, and that we have to sift through seven billion people to find it?'
"No. I think that you can love more than one person in a lifetime. There's the one who teachers you what love is, even if it doesn't last." Wyatt. "And then there's the one who makes you a better human than you were, even as you do the same for him." Brian. "And then there's the last one," Alberto adds. "The one that you never get enough time with, but who sees you through to the end."
I love author Jodi Picoult's writing style. Her stories are so unique and complex, and "The Book of Two Ways" did not disappoint! At its heart, this is the story of the choices that we make and the loves that we follow, yet it's woven so beautifully with quantum physics theories and multiverses and parallel timelines and Egyptian stories of life and death and the guides that help us through the darkness. I loved this! Definitely recommend!
ETA: I try not to read other reviews until I've had a chance to write out my own thoughts. I see now that a lot of reviewers feel like this book contained too much information (about Egyptology, Physics, etc). I actually thought that info was super interesting. I didn't *understand* it all, but understanding is not a requirement for enjoying this story. If you are a person who is curious about the world, please don't let those reviews dissuade you from a fascinating story!
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion, which I am always happy to give! My thanks to #NetGalley, the author and publisher for this opportunity, #TheBookOfTwoWays