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A review by auntieyorgareads
Mad Honey by Jennifer Finney Boylan, Jodi Picoult
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've always enjoyed Jodi Picoult's books. She's not afraid to tackle tough subjects and the emotions surrounding them. But when I saw that she was co-authoring a book with Jennifer Finney Boylan, I just KNEW it was a book I needed to read. I've been a HUGE fan of Jenny Boylan since I read her memoir (the first of its kind) She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders. I was ecstatic when NetGalley notified me that I had been approved to read this ARC.
Part love story, mystery, tragedy, and coming of age, Picoult and Boylan weave a tale of a mother's love for her child, a son's love for his mother and girlfriend, and a daughter's painful story of becoming the young woman she was always meant to be. Their writing is so seamless, that it's hard to tell who wrote what and the product is an extraordinary tale.
This book is a hefty read in terms of pages/word count AND the topics it covered and the complicated emotions and relationships it explored. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. I was invested and I just had to keep reading to know how it all turned out. At times what I was reading could only be described as devastatingly poignant and at others delightfully euphoric. I felt a full range of emotions from love to fear to heartbreak and empathy. I was moved to tears many times and this will be a story that will stay with me for a long time.
If you're wondering if it's worth the read, I say absolutely. I highly recommend anyone pick up a copy and immerse themselves in this amazing book.
I received an advance review copy of this ebook for free from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily as a courtesy.
Part love story, mystery, tragedy, and coming of age, Picoult and Boylan weave a tale of a mother's love for her child, a son's love for his mother and girlfriend, and a daughter's painful story of becoming the young woman she was always meant to be. Their writing is so seamless, that it's hard to tell who wrote what and the product is an extraordinary tale.
This book is a hefty read in terms of pages/word count AND the topics it covered and the complicated emotions and relationships it explored. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. I was invested and I just had to keep reading to know how it all turned out. At times what I was reading could only be described as devastatingly poignant and at others delightfully euphoric. I felt a full range of emotions from love to fear to heartbreak and empathy. I was moved to tears many times and this will be a story that will stay with me for a long time.
If you're wondering if it's worth the read, I say absolutely. I highly recommend anyone pick up a copy and immerse themselves in this amazing book.
I received an advance review copy of this ebook for free from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily as a courtesy.