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Overview
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things returns with a provocative, masterfully written new novel.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Picoult, Jodi
- ISBN: 9780345545008
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.20 x 1.00
- Number Of Pages: 400
- Publication Year: 2019
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A Book About Pro-Life & Pro-Choice
Mary R. - 6 years 3 months agoJodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors and although the topic matter keeps me from saying I "enjoyed" the book, it nonetheless did not disappoint. The author did a pretty good job of pointing out both pro-life and pro-choice sides of abortion, but I don't think anyone can write with all personal feelings and beliefs truly hidden. I like the way the book is written in "reverse time order" and think this must have been very challenging to pull off. Parts of the book were very difficult to read but, as she very often does, Picoult does a marvelous job of presenting that nugget of hidden "surprise" near the end of the book. (As I often do, it made me turn the pages back to see how she masterfully accomplished this!) It is a quick read, and I think it would be a good book club choice. However, be forewarned: the topic and discussion may be too personal for some. #SummerReading
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Listened on Audio, maybe that was the problem
Alexis F. - 6 years 4 months agoThis was my first Jodi Picoult book that was done audibly. I think that was my mistake, and maybe if I read this on Kindle or print I would have liked it better, however, I will likely not read again. Looking at it now from start to finish, I appreciate the idea of the timeline, but I found in practice, audibly it was distractedly confusing. I found it confusing because up until Chapter 6, I didn't actually recognize or hear the "12 pm" "11:00AM" That was giving us some timeline. Missing this is likely my fault, but I wish that between chapters there would have been a distinct pause or a "Chapter X, X Time" I also found the person who was speaking Bahni Turpin when she did Southern accents (which I did appreciate since it is supposed to be taking place in Mississippi) sounded like Bobbie from King of the Hill, which was distracting. How do you say you enjoy the topic of the book? Not really the right words to use here. I enjoyed the many different views we were given and takes. It is serious subject matter and I thought it was approached very well.