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Jun 28, 2008
Coqueline
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I have never read Jodi Picoult, and was never interested, until I stumbled upon this book, which was included in a lot of 20 other used books I bought from an estate sale.
The premise of the story was interesting; a genetically hand picked baby who was conceived to save her sibling, who, at the age of thirteen, sued her parents for the right for her own body. It was interesting enough that I read it in single sitting staying up until 3 am.
It could've been a strong book, but it wasn't. By the time ...more
The premise of the story was interesting; a genetically hand picked baby who was conceived to save her sibling, who, at the age of thirteen, sued her parents for the right for her own body. It was interesting enough that I read it in single sitting staying up until 3 am.
It could've been a strong book, but it wasn't. By the time ...more
The ending of this book pissed me off so much, I can’t help but dock my original 3 stars to 1. If I could give -1, I would. What happened was done so swiftly and artlessly. Cheap shot.
I suffered through the boring ridiculous backstories of Brian, Julia and Jesse for this? I went through an entire court case for this? Tie the whole mess up in a cruddy bow? It really was just a soap opera the entire time then.
Sorry. I’m emotional. And feel cheated. Just like all of the characters in this book. Es ...more
I suffered through the boring ridiculous backstories of Brian, Julia and Jesse for this? I went through an entire court case for this? Tie the whole mess up in a cruddy bow? It really was just a soap opera the entire time then.
Sorry. I’m emotional. And feel cheated. Just like all of the characters in this book. Es ...more
I avoided reading this book for quite a while because it was just TOO popular. It seemed like everyone was reading it. Eventually, I broke down and bought a copy - and I couldn't put it down! I loved the way Picoult explored the family dynamics in this story. There were some unexpected turns, and the ending surprised me.
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If you haven't read this book - you should. If you have - I'll bet that you're still talking about it. I don't quite understand how Jodi Picoult always manage to catch her readers off guard - but she does ... every time.
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Very sad. I do remember there was a part in the end that I thought didn't make sense, or quite fit what the author was saying happened. I'll have to go back and check it out.
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I will not read this person's books because of how they treated someone for not wanting to suggest Sarah Dessen's books to a college reading group.
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jess you should really read this one.. i cried so hard at the end but it was really good.
Wow! Intriguing, thought provoking and full of surprises.
Jun 30, 2008
Rongrong
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Oct 03, 2008
Ksmom
marked it as to-read
Sep 25, 2009
Efe
marked it as to-read
