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A review by just_jane
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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.
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