Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors so for me she can do no wrong. This book, among most of her other great books, touches a very difficult topic, school shootings. The story is compelling, and this book is extremely hard to put down! I love how even though this is a work of fiction it hits home to so many similar issues we see on a day to day in the news. definitely recommend this book to any other Jodi Picoult fans out there. If you have never read a book from this author this is definitely the first of many you should try! You will not regret it.
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I decided to buy this book because I'm doing a read with another friend and we discuss certain parts of the book. Some parts are dull and hard to get through, while other parts are funny, and page turning and I can't put the book down. I love the detail and the language. Jodi does not hold back on the language, and that makes the book even more realistic with todays society. This book is a great read and I hope someone can enjoy it as much as I am.
Jodi Picoult does it again with Nineteen Minutes, a story centered around the topic of bullying and the path of destruction that it can lead to. As often found in Picoult's novels, this story is narrated from mulitple viewpoints allowing the reader to develop an understanding of each character and how their experiences shape their actions. While there are certain aspects of the story that were predictable, I still found this to be a page turner, mainly due to the fact that the narratives are written in a manner that make you feel like you're developing a relationship with each character; you want to keep reading because you care about what happens to each of them. Picoult always does a fantastic job of making the reader challenge their views on topical issues.
She is one of my favorite authors.. I can't wait to read the ending
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As a long-time reader of her books, my one disappointment with Picoult has always been how often her endings seemed to fall apart into stereotypical or "pat" solutions, when the rest of her writing, up to that point, would be so very, very strong. And yet, I KEPT buying her books, because she did everything else so well - solid, compelling characters, great plots (until those endings), riveting events. I kept rooting for her. I knew she had the chops to produce a solid book, from start to finish, without those letdowns at the end (and I'm sure others will disagree with me about the endings, as she IS a popular writer. As a long-time reader of her books, my one disappointment with Picoult has always been how often her endings seemed to fall apart into stereotypical or "pat" solutions, when the rest of her writing, up to that point, would be so very, very strong. And yet, I KEPT buying her books, because she did everything else so well - solid, compelling characters, great plots (until those endings), riveting events. I kept rooting for her. I knew she had the chops to produce a solid book, from start to finish, without those letdowns at the end (and I'm sure others will disagree with me about the endings, as she IS a popular writer. Buy this one, savor every word and take time to think about how you'd feel in a similar situation. This is the kind of book that can be life-changing and motivate readers to change things and make the world better for our children. How and why readers do that is up to them, of course but, at the least, they'll be haunted by this book long after they finish it.Read full review
This book was bought to attend a book club meeting at my kids school for the parents. I recieved the book in rapid time by the seller. So I had plenty of time to read the book and be prepared for the book club meeting. I truly enjoyed the book "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult. To me the book is a must read for parents,teachers, and mature high school and College students. The content is very deep, but educating. So this book gets two thumbs up from me. Eric Chattanooga, Tn.
I am a big fan of Jodi Picoult's writing, Every one of her books is thought provoking and insightful. This one deals with an act of violence brought on by a lifetime of bullying of a young boy and the effect on him and his family. She writes as though she has lived through every situation personally. I learned a lot about what bullying can do to a young person and the people around them. Another "can't put it down" work of art by my favourite author.
a friend of mine read the book and told me it was a very intresting book.i have a son going into high school next year.....it opened my eyes....i cried with it.i couldnt stop reading it ..i took it to the gym,i would get to work early and read it in my car...i also would recomend the book to any one that has a teenager..
I loved Nineteen Minutes! School shootings are devastating, but the author approaches the subject matter with respect for all individuals involved. The twist at the end was shocking, but it really fit the book. The detail the author goes into makes the words jump off the page so you can literally see everything happening before your very own eyes. I loved it!
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