Reviews

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

naptimereads24's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

graciecat_mom's review

5.0

This is not the type of book I wold normally read, but I love the author's works. I found this book riveting, as the perspective was from the point of view of the shooter, rather than from the victims. An EXCELLENT read.

lurker_stalker's review against another edition

3.0

I wanted to like this book more but there were a few things that stood in the way. But first I need to say that, as a mom of a high schooler, the first chunk of this book sent my anxiety soaring. I spend more time than I probably should being afraid of my kid being mowed down because someone did what Peter did. It happens regularly and it scares the shit out of me.

As far as the things that prevented me from being totally engrossed in the story... There were many sections that seemed to drag on for no reason. Too much detail about things that weren't moving the story forward had my attention straying. The constant back and forth in time was tough at times, too. I get the point and it certainly helped build up the tension but there were some points that it was more annoying than helpful. There were also weird POV shifts that were just for a line or two.

There was a lot of good stuff that made sticking with this very long novel worthwhile. While reading, I knew that there was something much more to the story than what we were being told but I didn't expect what actually happened. I love that. Being in the heads of the kids was well done and those were my favorite parts.

I don't see myself reading this one again but I'd still recommend it.

hannah_boni's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Heavy book with intense themes. Loved the multiple perspectives used throughout the book- helped to get into each characters head/emotions. Didn’t think the plot twist was necessary. There were enough complications already and some what took away from the main aspect of the story. Overall a great book- little dark for my taste. 

lenoradavis's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

saywhaaatttt's review

The style of writing seemed extremely cliche to me. 

kmarcot1's review

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

hopesharp's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

katireads321's review

4.0

riveting, thought provoking and heartbreaking. I had a hard time putting it down and reading it all at the same because the topic was a difficult one, but I had to find out what happened next.

whisper447's review against another edition

5.0

When I finished reading this book I cried. Jodi Picoult, why do you keep doing this to me!?! The FEELS! THE FEELS!