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A review by sarahannmac21
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
I’m not really sure I want to rate this book. How do you put a rating on enjoyment on a book about a school shooting?
I will say I think this book should be read by every student, teacher, principal, and parent of a child in high school. There is absolutely no reason this book should be banned. It’s crucial our students and adults in the public education world read and understand this book.
This book made me cry and sick to my stomach.
Side note: I didn’t not enjoy the little romantic sub plot that occurred at the 70% mark, and felt like a good 100 pages could have been edited out (they felt like filler that distracted from the story).
I will say I think this book should be read by every student, teacher, principal, and parent of a child in high school. There is absolutely no reason this book should be banned. It’s crucial our students and adults in the public education world read and understand this book.
This book made me cry and sick to my stomach.
Side note: I didn’t not enjoy the little romantic sub plot that occurred at the 70% mark, and felt like a good 100 pages could have been edited out (they felt like filler that distracted from the story).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts