A review by kristinjones28
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Woof. This was an unusual take on the story of Columbine, and it just felt icky to read. The chapters were long, which didn’t help. I will say I didn’t see the main plot twist coming until right up before it happened. I had to reread several times to make sure I understood it. I’m giving it 2.5 stars because the writing itself had parts that were lovely, and I can appreciate the craft that was used in jumping back and forth through time to lead up to the ending. If those things hadn’t been around to save this story, I would have rated it much lower. Woof. 
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