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vickycampbellxo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5⭐️- wtf Jodi picoult that ending was not okay.
I love this film, but have wanted to read the book for a while after seeing a number of people angry that they changed the ending, and I can see why. The ending is a 5 star ending the rest of the book was slower than I like but I still think excellently written
I love this film, but have wanted to read the book for a while after seeing a number of people angry that they changed the ending, and I can see why. The ending is a 5 star ending the rest of the book was slower than I like but I still think excellently written
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Medical trauma
cruddles's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
three stars for it to hurt my feelings LOL
im upset with how the book ended.
im upset with how the book ended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cancer, and Death
slaywithsteph's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
I knew I was gonna cry, and I did, and my heart is broken.
If you liked the movie, you’ll like this, too. The movie cut out a lot about the characters.
If you liked the movie, you’ll like this, too. The movie cut out a lot about the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Death, Child death, Cancer, Medical content, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Drug use
Minor: Alcoholism
annieb26's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Cancer, Child death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
witchleaves's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Child death, Suicide, and Medical content
Moderate: Cancer, Gaslighting, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Suicide attempt
krissteaparty's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
This is my favorite book, and it's the only book I've reread more than twice. I first read this when I was a teenager, and it broadened my understanding of people as a whole: what drives us to act particular ways; what makes right or wrong and who gets to decide; and what love means on many, many different levels. While the premise is sad, and I shed quite a few tears, I encourage anyone to pick up this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Minor: Self harm
aploinard's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Cancer
Moderate: Child death and Grief
stephhamp's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.75
Books make me emotional regularly. There are many times when I have to just sit and decompress after it's finished. But rarely, does a book evoke such a visual reaction, in this case, actual tears. Not surprisingly, Jodi Picoult evokes that emotion in me. This is the third book I've read by this author, and I consistently fly through each page. Jodi always impresses me with her extensive research, and as always her research in cancer and medical studies are clearly shown in this book. That shows, to me, that this author truly cares about basing her books on reality.
This book flashes through viewpoints in each chapter, and each character is right and justified in all of their actions. I am very close to my sister. She's the most important person in my life. Sisterhood and love are some major themes in this book. My heart was broken at the end of this book. Truly broken. I cannot wait to get angry at the film adaptation.
This book flashes through viewpoints in each chapter, and each character is right and justified in all of their actions. I am very close to my sister. She's the most important person in my life. Sisterhood and love are some major themes in this book. My heart was broken at the end of this book. Truly broken. I cannot wait to get angry at the film adaptation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Blood
hannah_beth_charles's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I found myself skipping paragraphs because some of the metaphors were so boring and unnecessary that I found it was a waste of time. I also hated Picoult's writing style and the way she made the men's POVs full of vulgar language or shallow thoughts, like "boys will be boys". I think that Anna's death was Jesse's punishment for starting fires and putting other's lives at risk. It's not fair for him to just be let off without punishment. The ending was quite surprising but and almost lazy. There's no way that Anna would have an unstrained relationship with her parents after she tried to sue them, and Kate's death would be blamed on Anna. Anna needed to die for the story to conclude. Kate becoming a ballet teacher is unrealistic and I know it was her dream, but she hadn't done ballet before, and ballet isn't a sport you can just do. It takes years of training. I couldn't care less Campbell and Julia's relationship. They're both toxic and Julia is desperate to be different. Julias losing her virginity on a gravestone was just odd. I hated that throughout the novel, Sara was trying to be redeemed as a good mother or at least trying her best in a complicated situation. She had Anna just to save Kate. She probably wouldn't have had Anna if Kate wasn't sick. What irked me most was at the end when she said that she would send her one child in a fire to save the other child and she was willing to risk losing them both. That is so selfish because Sara sacrificing their lives. That's not fair and is plain wrong. She is not put in any danger.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Cancer, Car accident, Child death, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol and Addiction
cjmarie28's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer