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chasm9 's review for:
The Book of Two Ways
by Jodi Picoult
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult explores the tensions that exist between what we expect from our lives and how our lives actually end up. It explores these tensions through the perspective of Dawn, a death doula who was meant to be an Egyptologist.
This book was absolutely stunning, both in terms of Picoult’s writing style and the storyline. I think everyone can relate to the haunting question of What If? And this book explores acting on the what-ifs. This book also explores complicated mother-daughter relationships, what it means to make decisions without full confidence, and leaning into love. I really love Picoult and her ability to world build, and her character development in this book was also pretty good. Overall, I enjoyed it and will definitely continue including Picoult’s novels in my rotation.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Medical content, Death of parent