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just_jane 's review for:
Leaving Time
by Jodi Picoult
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
UGH. Read this for a book club, knowing I’m not fond of Jodi Picoult, and got… exactly what I expected. I don’t mind a good plot twist, but hers always feel so manipulative. I was looking for it, I did figure it out shortly before it was revealed, and I was just annoyed. Without giving away spoilers I’ll just note that this one… wasn’t even original. It’s been done. I did love all the elephant bits. That was beautiful. The story wrapped around them? NSM.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Murder