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A review by mcdubbs1188
Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult
4.0
First off, before starting the book, I noticed it was on a list of books not to read while pregnant and thought, interesting fact. I started reading the book and a few weeks later found out I was pregnant (surprise!). At one point, the book hit a bit too close to home which made me crabby and my husband banned me from continuing. Thankfully, I didn't share the main character's past, just caught myself sympathizing with the fear of being a new mother. After about a month off, I picked it up again. Halfway through the book, I was able to separate book from life (not always easy!) and was able to enjoy it more.
I love Picoult books, and recently decided to start from the beginning. The threads of her later writing style are clearly starting to be established with this book, but it is also a nice change from the pattern she gets into later on with a heavy focus on the courtroom. I found the story-line to be deep and thought provoking while still carrying the easy-to-read plot line.
Unlike many of Picoult's later books, I did not have any character I truly did not like. That was a nice change of pace. Sure, I disagreed with their thinking sometimes, but if I didn't, what would be the point of reading the book.
One note: I will say that starting this book, I knew it was one of her first books. I have also read two of her other books that were pre-law-focused novels/"hot topic" centered. I knew going into it that this would probably be more story-like and less dramatic plot-twists. I probably gave it more slack than some of the others to leave reviews because of that.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I would probably give it closer to 3.5 stars, but am feeling generous today.
I love Picoult books, and recently decided to start from the beginning. The threads of her later writing style are clearly starting to be established with this book, but it is also a nice change from the pattern she gets into later on with a heavy focus on the courtroom. I found the story-line to be deep and thought provoking while still carrying the easy-to-read plot line.
Unlike many of Picoult's later books, I did not have any character I truly did not like. That was a nice change of pace. Sure, I disagreed with their thinking sometimes, but if I didn't, what would be the point of reading the book.
One note: I will say that starting this book, I knew it was one of her first books. I have also read two of her other books that were pre-law-focused novels/"hot topic" centered. I knew going into it that this would probably be more story-like and less dramatic plot-twists. I probably gave it more slack than some of the others to leave reviews because of that.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I would probably give it closer to 3.5 stars, but am feeling generous today.