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matissaflono's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
khockett's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
tlaynejones's review against another edition
emotional
informative
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
susans's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
erinakp's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lindablock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was an interesting topic. Having a child from a sperm donor and the impact on the child’s life as well as your own. Thought provoking was the added interest of the mother who was a geneticist. I enjoyed the book
lrgreenb's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Cancer
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this book was completely predictable. Paige has a child via a sperm donor. She protects her son, Miles, from other children who make fun of him for not having a ‘real dad’. He begs Paige for info on his father.
When Miles meets another boy and his dad who share his love of science, he becomes a new boy, and is much happier. Then tragedy strikes.
The book examines the anonymity of sperm donors and a a result, the genetics that may be unknown to the children of these donors.
When Miles meets another boy and his dad who share his love of science, he becomes a new boy, and is much happier. Then tragedy strikes.
The book examines the anonymity of sperm donors and a a result, the genetics that may be unknown to the children of these donors.
jrei45's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!
Three words I’d use to describe The Ones We Choose are fascinating, eye opening, and thought provoking.
Before each chapter, there is a small section on genetics, discussing things like DNA methylation, genetic disorders, different genetic theories, and mock cryogenic bank documents, among other things. I learned so much! I truly love the way genetics was such a big part of the book. It was a really unique aspect that made the story so distinct and interesting.
Julie Clark was able to use Paige’s relationships with the people in her life to illustrate such powerful messages about acceptance and forgiveness. I applaud Clark on how beautifully she she did this. Even some of the passages about genetics was tied into real life scenarios in such a way that made me stop reading and really think deeply about what was written. I said “wow” aloud more than once when absorbing Clark’s words of wisdom.
The Ones We Choose was a fantastic story that will stick with me for a long time. I will absolutely be recommending this one!
Three words I’d use to describe The Ones We Choose are fascinating, eye opening, and thought provoking.
Before each chapter, there is a small section on genetics, discussing things like DNA methylation, genetic disorders, different genetic theories, and mock cryogenic bank documents, among other things. I learned so much! I truly love the way genetics was such a big part of the book. It was a really unique aspect that made the story so distinct and interesting.
Julie Clark was able to use Paige’s relationships with the people in her life to illustrate such powerful messages about acceptance and forgiveness. I applaud Clark on how beautifully she she did this. Even some of the passages about genetics was tied into real life scenarios in such a way that made me stop reading and really think deeply about what was written. I said “wow” aloud more than once when absorbing Clark’s words of wisdom.
The Ones We Choose was a fantastic story that will stick with me for a long time. I will absolutely be recommending this one!