I read this book for the few time a few years ago. I got addicted to Jodi Picoult's books one summer and devoured them one after another. Nineteen Minutes is one of my favorites because it involves a subject that I find horrifying and interesting - school shootings. Maybe that sounds horrible but I've always been interested in the way people think and why they do the things they do.
This book is one that causes so many emotions in me. Jodi Picoult is amazing at looking at a situation from so many different points of view. In this case, you get to see the situation from the point of view of a victim, the families, a cop, lawyers and even the shooter. And the book itself poses a lot of questions. What causes someone to finally break and lose control? How can nineteen minute change the lives of so many people. Who is really to blame when a horrible act of violence happens? Is someone who commits such an act of violence truly 100% evil?
I couldn't say enough good things about this book. It's an interesting story with a plot twist at the end that you won't see coming. It made me cry the first time around and it made me cry the second time even though I knew what to expect. I would absolutely recommend it.
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i read this too!
all of her books have crazy twists and always end up with me crying.
i avoid them at all cost because they stress me out!
I have been wanting to read a Jodi Picoult novel for ages. Perhaps I'll have to pick up a copy of this title. Great review, Krysten! :)
her books are so emotional - I have a really hard time reading them because I'm just a sobbing mess...usually lol
LOVED her novels! Just finished reading "Change of Heart" LOVED it! This will be on my list for the next read!
I haven't read any of her books for ages but she is a really good writer. I love how she always challenges and writes about subjects that are typically somewhat taboo within literature.
I bought this book on Monday. Haven't read it yet, but I will as soon as I finish One for the Money. :)
It's so awful that things like that are still occurring way too often!
This sounds like it would be a great tea - thanks for the review!
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I am a huge Jodi Picoult fan! I love how all of her books are written from several different perspectives with twists. Just FYI -I've seen lots of them made into Lifetime movies recently too - Tenth Circle, Salem Falls...
The Pact is one of my all time favs. This one was good too.
Oh, man... this looks so good! I love her and I didn't even think know about this one. I love when she does her different view points. Makes the reading so much more enriching and, at times, complicated- but in a good way.
oh she sounds good, i might have to read this one or some other book of hers:) x
i've been meaning to read a Jodi P book..maybe this one!
wow that is definitely a new take on school shootings I must say, how interesting! I love dissecting how people think and what makes them who they are today. this looks like a very addicting read!
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Oh my gosh...have to order it. I've gotten recommendations from a lot of people about it!
i am going to have to add this to my list. i really have enjoyed everything i've read by jodi picoult.
You peaked my interest! Adding this book to my list.
i'm totally going to add this to my book list!
I am not sure if I've read her stuff before. But I know she's popular
I love that Picoult's books don't have endings (or middles or beginnings) that are Hollywood, fake and happy. I could see these books happening in real life, you know?
My mother in law is reading this right now but once she's finished its all mine! I cant wait. Jodi is an amazing author.
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This is an author that I've actually heard of but have never read. Sounds like a great book. I'll put it on my goodreads list!
I LOVED this book--such a beautifully written story! Jodi Picoult is amazing--I've liked pretty much everything I've read by her.
This was the first Jodi Picoult book I read and I LOVED it, especially the end! And don't get me started on the crying...Picoult can write!
Wow, what a great review. Well done, girl! Jodi Picoult is an amazing author.
School shooting is such a touchy subject especially nowadays. It happens a lot and it's terrible. :/
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I adore her books. I haven't read this one but it's now on my list!
I just read this book. Such a good viewpoint on the story.
I've read a few books of hers and although I liked them I found them to be very sad.
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