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by Jodi Picoult (Goodreads Author)

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Carol Cleaveland It's akin to the Lifetime movie of the weak, very poor and unbelievable dialog with an ending calculated to move readers to tears. I didn't cry. I was…moreIt's akin to the Lifetime movie of the weak, very poor and unbelievable dialog with an ending calculated to move readers to tears. I didn't cry. I was incredulous that an author could indulge such a contrived ending.

This book is sort of a shame, really, because the author could have used the premise of this book to engage in complex (and believable) character development.(less)

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This book was one of the best books I've ever read.. The ending shocked me, upset me and made me happy all at the same time.. ????

Karla I think the ending is cheap and stupid. The author created this huge dilemma (will the girl help her sister on her own terms or not?) and then took th…moreI think the ending is cheap and stupid. The author created this huge dilemma (will the girl help her sister on her own terms or not?) and then took the easy way out. My dream ending would have been so much more powerful: Anna and her mom make a pact that Anna will help Kate one last time and after that nobody will ever ask her again for anything at all.
The operation takes place, but something goes wrong. Kate's body does not accept the kidney. She dies. Shortly after her death Anna has some infection, her remaining kidney is destroyed, she dies. The mother stays behind with no daughter left and one very perturbed son who rejects and hates her after years of neglect.
The message to all parents worldwide: DO NOT PLAY GOD WITH YOUR CHILDREN'S LIVES.(less)

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What was the prologue [spoiler: I tried to kill my sister once, e.t.c] about? I didn't get it. Which character wrote it and what does it mean?

Kelly Marie

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I think it is ironic how people either love this book or hate it, no in-between?

Amanda I'm solidly at 3 stars. I loved the concept. I really liked the family plot. I hated the stupid, ridiculous romance. I wasn't bothered by the ending, …moreI'm solidly at 3 stars. I loved the concept. I really liked the family plot. I hated the stupid, ridiculous romance. I wasn't bothered by the ending, though the foreshadowing was so heavy-handed I saw it coming a mile away. Her characters don't have unique enough voices for the multiple POVs, so I was constantly having to think about who "I" was every chapter. (less)

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Is there any sex or swearing in this book?

Meghan Bartsch Uh Yeah, theres sex. There are only two scenes, they don't go into any detail but it's there.…moreUh Yeah, theres sex. There are only two scenes, they don't go into any detail but it's there.(less)

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