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A review by samiam308
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Like most of Picoult’s books this one is a tough subject that really looks at perspective’s from different view points than what we hear. It really made me think about what causes a school shooting, how much a persons expected to take, how adults can brush it off or make it worst. Plus how we treat those who loved the murdered and what it means to love unconditionally.
Cons: very few of the characters were likable. Josie was insufferable and might have been the overall worst character. All of her friends showed zero redeeming qualities to the point where it seemed Josie didn’t even miss them. Peter’s family was the worst. Every person was so self centered they never even considered what was happening in each other’s lives. Peter before was very sympathetic. Peter after didn’t even seem like the same person. Like there wasn’t a slow turn or even a moment where it’s clear he snapped.
Alex’s struggle with being a judge vs a mother showed a lot of character growth. Although I wish we saw more of the influence Patrick had on her.
And there were too many side characters that were randomly introduced.
Overall a good read with a really challenging plot. A few surprises I wish had been explored further.
Cons: very few of the characters were likable. Josie was insufferable and might have been the overall worst character. All of her friends showed zero redeeming qualities to the point where it seemed Josie didn’t even miss them. Peter’s family was the worst. Every person was so self centered they never even considered what was happening in each other’s lives. Peter before was very sympathetic. Peter after didn’t even seem like the same person. Like there wasn’t a slow turn or even a moment where it’s clear he snapped.
Alex’s struggle with being a judge vs a mother showed a lot of character growth. Although I wish we saw more of the influence Patrick had on her.
And there were too many side characters that were randomly introduced.
Overall a good read with a really challenging plot. A few surprises I wish had been explored further.