A review by maggie_blakeney
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

dark 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? It's complicated

4.25

Jodi Picoult makes heavy topics highly readable through excellent character development and engaging prose. It's heartbreaking to know that this was written nearly 20 years ago and school shootings have only become more prevalent.