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fkshg8465's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I remember watching a documentary about someone like Luke. I was so distracted by this memory the whole time I was reading the book that I was less tapped into it than I might’ve been. So I found myself not really loving this one, but more could I find a lot of fault with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Medical trauma, Car accident, Homophobia, Infidelity, Alcohol, Animal death, Medical content, Abandonment, and Death of parent
sarahhbo's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’ve had hundreds of moments like this, when I run across something so incredible that I want to show it to someone else. The problem is, when you make the choice to be a loner, you lose that privilege.
This is a very compelling story to read and the pacing is really well done. In the beginning, the flaws of each character were frustrating to get through, but as we get to know them better their perspectives are all relatable. I was worried the wedge would just keep getting driven in, but the resolutions are satisfying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Medical trauma
cultbyproxy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Jodi Picoult was sure to mention that each member of a pack has a role and in the role of author she is one of few who can hold my attention with multiple narrators. The meticulous detail with which she writes each characters perspective whilst integrating all the research she has done on wolves and zoology is heavily deserving of this 5-star rating.
Jodi had my eyes, heart and mind glued to every word and this has been a worthy reread.
Jodi had my eyes, heart and mind glued to every word and this has been a worthy reread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Infidelity and Animal death
hannahmcd94's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I’ve read a lot of Jodi Picoult and usually enjoy them but this one just fell a bit flat. She really tried to ramp up her typical moral dilemma but it didn’t feel as unusual or really stuck in the middle as some - it was either let someone die or let them exist without living. And usually she has big dramatic court cases but again, the case was just a bit meh - if the first one hadn’t got thrown out I think the moral dilemma would have been ramped up and this would have been a way more interesting story. I also felt there were quite a lot of stereotypical gay characteristics attributed to Edward that really weren’t necessary - but they seemed to stop towards the latter stages of the book. Overall, a quick read, well researched information on the wolves, but just a bit “meh”.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death
Minor: Animal death
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