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by Jodi Picoult (Goodreads Author)

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What is wrong with Jodi Picoult? I used to love her but will never read another book of hers after only reading half of Mad Money.

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Sue Harper I found the ending unsatisfactory - Maya was willing to let the person she allegedly loved go to prison for something he didn’t do? And she knew he di…moreI found the ending unsatisfactory - Maya was willing to let the person she allegedly loved go to prison for something he didn’t do? And she knew he didn’t do it. Then she comes waltzing in saying she’s going to Williams! A friend and I rewrote the ending having the last chapter in Lily’s voice, talking about Maya coming over, tripping at the top of the stairs and then it all went black and silent.(less)

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Didn’t love it. The trial was implausible, as there was nowhere any real evidence to bring this case to trial. Many of the characters were annoying and the ending was a rather far fetched let down. Anyone?

Barbara J Jacobs I agree there were problems with the trial. Considering Jordan was supposed to be a top defense attorney and his wife a top investigator, they certain…moreI agree there were problems with the trial. Considering Jordan was supposed to be a top defense attorney and his wife a top investigator, they certainly didn't do a very good job. The way it came out in court that Lily was trans was completely fake. It would have shown in the autopsy report that both female and male sex organs were absent (or mostly absent) and probably an explanation why. A pathologist/part time ME would not have said "I thought you knew" to explain why he didn't mention it in the autopsy report. Also, how is it that Maya's fingerprints were not found anywhere in Lily's room despite the fact she texted on Lily's phone and they struggled over it in the room?(less)

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Why did the arthur have to bring in so many controversial topics? I usually enjoy Jodi Picoult's books but this one was almost like a crusade about every controversial issue out there, too much in one place.

Amy Ingalls I don't understand the readers who think that Maya having two moms is controversial. If the book had repeatedly mentioned her mom and dad, no one woul…moreI don't understand the readers who think that Maya having two moms is controversial. If the book had repeatedly mentioned her mom and dad, no one would bat an eye. And yes, Olivia had an abortion without telling her abusive husband. Again, these things happen in real life. Instead of being upset with the authors for writing about these issues or the characters who take these actions, we should be upset at the abusive spouses that push women to make choices that they otherwise may not have.(less)

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Judith SPOILER: First, this was not a murder mystery...there was a death, but no murder, investigation, or clues, just conjecture without evidence & a boring…moreSPOILER: First, this was not a murder mystery...there was a death, but no murder, investigation, or clues, just conjecture without evidence & a boring trial until it was ruled accidental at the last minute. Maya's possessiveness & lack of boundaries with Asher clued me in that she was actually in love with him...but seriously, I found all the teen angst/sexuality so boring in a (supposedly) adult novel, & Maya came off as a psychopath.(less)

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