Questions About Nineteen Minutes

by Jodi Picoult (Goodreads Author)

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This may be a stupid question, but I frankly don't care what other think, so here I go: I've heard that Picoult's books aren't necessarily one that men would enjoy. I'm currently reading 'Nineteen Minutes', and I'm enjoying it so far. For those of you who are either avid Picoult fans or generally enjoy her writings, what do you think is the audience for her books?

Bruce Snell As a 65 year old grandfather, I read books that have interesting characters, compelling stories, and situations I can care about, all wrapped up in a …moreAs a 65 year old grandfather, I read books that have interesting characters, compelling stories, and situations I can care about, all wrapped up in a storytelling style that keeps me turning pages. So far every one of Ms Picoult's books fits that description. In general I don't understand the idea of "women's lit" or "men's lit" - it is either good storytelling or it is not.(less)

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Are there any books you have read with similar events, or messages? I need to recommend 2 other books that are similar to this one for my English class.

Tracey Fawcett I'd recommend 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'. It's a much better book, and tackles the subject matter in a much more interesting and intelligent way. I…moreI'd recommend 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'. It's a much better book, and tackles the subject matter in a much more interesting and intelligent way. I've read three Jodi Picoult books, including 19 Minutes, and I won't be bothering with any more. The fabled 'twist endings' she's so famous for are nothing more than lazy get outs to avoid dealing with the topics and questions raised. (less)

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What do you think of Josie and her boyfriend's relationship? Was it abusive?

Melissa

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Is it just me, or did anyone else feel like Peter was asexual?

Martina Weiß I'd like to answer my own question, because I've contacted the author about this one and she told me: yes.

So I'm happy to report that
"Yes, I was sup…moreI'd like to answer my own question, because I've contacted the author about this one and she told me: yes.

So I'm happy to report that
"Yes, I was supposed to feel like Peter was ace because he IS ace."(less)

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