fkshg8465's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
Well, aside from being a really good prequel to Leaving Time and from all the educational bits in there about elephants, the author again knows just how to manipulate your heart strings. Added bonus - a nod to two elite women’s colleges (Mount Holyoke and Vasser)!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Minor: Cancer
literarywallflower's review
4.0
I have never read a novella before. A lot of times I find it hard to read small books, because they just don't seem worth it. Well anything written by Picoult is worth it. Larger Than Life is the prequel to Leaving Time, Picoult's new novel coming out later this month. I had to read it and sadly it only came in eBook edition, so I went out and bought an eReader and I am very glad I did. I still do not like eReader's, but this story was worth it.
I wasn't sure what to expect from a prequel to Picoult novel or a novella in general, but it was a sweet story full of love, adventure, heartache, and loss. Which is what a Picoult novel is always packed with, so I am not sure how anything less could have been expected.
The fact that this story was under 100 pages didn't matter at all. I wish there was more. I wish it hadn't ended so soon. I wish Leaving Time would come out quicker.
The story of Lesago, which was intertwined with Alice Metcalf's, was wonderful. I fell for the elephant immediately. It was as if it was one of my friends. It made me laugh and smile and ultimately tear up.
Jodi Picoult has done it again. I don't think reading this is a necessity to liking or understanding Leaving Time (all though I can not be sure), but I would recommend read it though, because it is a short, brilliant read.
I wasn't sure what to expect from a prequel to Picoult novel or a novella in general, but it was a sweet story full of love, adventure, heartache, and loss. Which is what a Picoult novel is always packed with, so I am not sure how anything less could have been expected.
The fact that this story was under 100 pages didn't matter at all. I wish there was more. I wish it hadn't ended so soon. I wish Leaving Time would come out quicker.
The story of Lesago, which was intertwined with Alice Metcalf's, was wonderful. I fell for the elephant immediately. It was as if it was one of my friends. It made me laugh and smile and ultimately tear up.
Jodi Picoult has done it again. I don't think reading this is a necessity to liking or understanding Leaving Time (all though I can not be sure), but I would recommend read it though, because it is a short, brilliant read.
ioannast's review
4.0
Unexpectedly good! Exactly as the 1st book of this trilogy and i have the best feelings about the 3rd
kavanaughcori's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
tnswilkinson's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
tabatha_shipley's review
3.0
What I Did Like:
-Serenity as a character is wonderful. I loved her in Leaving Time and I love this backstory.
-The stuff with the elephant in Alice’s short story is wonderful.
-Jodi’s descriptions and writing are always beautiful. Her language is perfect and her figurative language paints masterpieces.
Who Should Read This One:
-Leaving Time fans who want more of these characters or who had questions about these characters.
My Rating: 3 Stars. Overall the stories weren’t bad, but they really don’t stand alone. For this reason they have a very niche audience.
For Full Review (including what I didn’t like): https://youtu.be/hMbzGELhiY8
-Serenity as a character is wonderful. I loved her in Leaving Time and I love this backstory.
-The stuff with the elephant in Alice’s short story is wonderful.
-Jodi’s descriptions and writing are always beautiful. Her language is perfect and her figurative language paints masterpieces.
Who Should Read This One:
-Leaving Time fans who want more of these characters or who had questions about these characters.
My Rating: 3 Stars. Overall the stories weren’t bad, but they really don’t stand alone. For this reason they have a very niche audience.
For Full Review (including what I didn’t like): https://youtu.be/hMbzGELhiY8
welleraa's review
5.0
Super excited to read Leaving Time after finishing this novella.
I always appreciate Picoult’s dedication to research when writing her books which make them so much more realistic and her writing about the complexity of people and their relationships always draws me in.
I always appreciate Picoult’s dedication to research when writing her books which make them so much more realistic and her writing about the complexity of people and their relationships always draws me in.
c100's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0