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an AMAZING book!
the characters are so believable yet so complicated.
the author gives such a raw portrayal of truth about how sometimes you can't accuse individuals when its the society to blame. But then who does the time for the crime?
This novel asks such thought provoking questions about life, death, high school, friendship, parenthood, loneliness, and suicide.
In todays world culture we want our kids to be unique and standout- think about all the unique names parents are giving their kids, for ...more
the characters are so believable yet so complicated.
the author gives such a raw portrayal of truth about how sometimes you can't accuse individuals when its the society to blame. But then who does the time for the crime?
This novel asks such thought provoking questions about life, death, high school, friendship, parenthood, loneliness, and suicide.
In todays world culture we want our kids to be unique and standout- think about all the unique names parents are giving their kids, for ...more
I feel for both character's and their stories. Peter, on the one hand got picked on from an early age. And the parents? Completely careless. To basically neglect him and favor the other brother was.... There aren't really any words for that.
My main question though -since I've pretty much read the book, I skimmed the entire thing in a matter of two hours- was how nobody saw it coming. I know that these things are hardly predictable, but really?
One student of many at Sterling High School gets pi ...more
My main question though -since I've pretty much read the book, I skimmed the entire thing in a matter of two hours- was how nobody saw it coming. I know that these things are hardly predictable, but really?
One student of many at Sterling High School gets pi ...more
Fuck it.
If I have to bring ONE book in an island, I will definitely bring this book. Words can't describe how meaningful and inspiring this book is. This may not be the Harry Potter-like book, but the story definitely captivated me.
This is the 2nd book I've read from Jodi Picoult, and again, she never disappointed me. What I really like about this book is that Jodi let the readers understand the POVs of the characters.
I've finished this book months ago, or a year maybe. But the story still lin ...more
If I have to bring ONE book in an island, I will definitely bring this book. Words can't describe how meaningful and inspiring this book is. This may not be the Harry Potter-like book, but the story definitely captivated me.
This is the 2nd book I've read from Jodi Picoult, and again, she never disappointed me. What I really like about this book is that Jodi let the readers understand the POVs of the characters.
I've finished this book months ago, or a year maybe. But the story still lin ...more
I really like Jodi Picoult's books because I agree with a lot of the opinions that she puts in her books and she adds a great story in with them. She definitely has a style that she sticks to but if it works, then why not?
This book touched on the subject of guns and school shootings. She went into detail about how guns are tools, just like a hammer or saw. A person can kill another person with a knife, are we going to outlaw those? Outlawing guns just does not make sense because criminals steal ...more
This book touched on the subject of guns and school shootings. She went into detail about how guns are tools, just like a hammer or saw. A person can kill another person with a knife, are we going to outlaw those? Outlawing guns just does not make sense because criminals steal ...more
Again, Picoult kills me with her endings. Always a surprise -- she gets you in the end. This book is about a massacre at a school. All accomplished in 19 minutes. Scary and brutal - you feel no empathy with the killer. UNTIL the end.
I didn't see the end of this one coming. Had a hard time putting it down.
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Interesting...I thought somewhat predictable...until the end! :)
I'm glad that I finished this before lunchtime. If not, I planned to skip lunch!! Great book!!
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