charleigh96's review against another edition
4.0
omg I love this woman!!!!!!!!!! everything she writes just blows me away this is no acceptation I cant tell you anything about it because its just one of those books you have to READ. I will say this though, anyone who is into theology will love this book
kath61's review
5.0
Another triumph by Jodie Picoult. I don't know how she does it but she writes on such interesting and well researched topics and with such warmth and human understanding. Not perfect by any means but I found it original and most of all a good read which is the purpose of the book!
mimireads320's review
4.0
I am always amazed at the research that Picoult performs for her writing. I was hooked, as always, to the characters in this book. I thought the novel, simply put, very "smart"
angelofmine1974's review
slow-paced
4.0
My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:
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nlevesque27's review
4.0
This took a little while to get into, but I read so much over the last two days. I think the way that it played out was very cleverly written.
Book 7/50 (2020)
Book 7/50 (2020)
somewheregirl7's review
3.0
From the publisher: "When the marriage of Mariah White and her cheating husband, Colin, turns ugly and disintegrates, their seven-year-old daughter, Faith, is there to witness it all. In the aftermath of a rapid divorce, Mariah falls into a deep depression -- and suddenly Faith, a child with no religious background whatsoever, hears divine voices, starts reciting biblical passages, and develops stigmata. And when the miraculous healings begin, mother and daughter are thrust into the volatile center of controversy and into the heat of a custody battle -- trapped in a mad media circus that threatens what little stability the family has left."
I really loved Picoult's My Sister's Keeper and I keep hoping to find a similar interest in her other books. So far I've been disappointed. I managed to make it through The Pact, but I abandoned Keeping Faith soon after picking it up. The main character, Mariah, was too weak and annoying. I didn't feel sympathetic for her and she came across as a wet rag. None of the characters sparked any interest in me. The plot and pacing were slow and labored and many of the characters, dialogue and situations felt forced. The way the narrative, at least in the early part of the book, swings from present day to flashbacks felt clunky and choppy with poor transitions. Despite being very interested in the premise of the book and the outcome, I just couldn't make it through. I read for enjoyment and I was not enjoying this book at all.
I really loved Picoult's My Sister's Keeper and I keep hoping to find a similar interest in her other books. So far I've been disappointed. I managed to make it through The Pact, but I abandoned Keeping Faith soon after picking it up. The main character, Mariah, was too weak and annoying. I didn't feel sympathetic for her and she came across as a wet rag. None of the characters sparked any interest in me. The plot and pacing were slow and labored and many of the characters, dialogue and situations felt forced. The way the narrative, at least in the early part of the book, swings from present day to flashbacks felt clunky and choppy with poor transitions. Despite being very interested in the premise of the book and the outcome, I just couldn't make it through. I read for enjoyment and I was not enjoying this book at all.
hillarya's review
3.0
eh...it was okay. It was kind of a roller coaster. Sometimes I thought to myself, "this is going to be a great book", but then something would happen that would change my mind again. The very last paragraph almost pushed me to rate it a 2-star--it was pretty disturbing for me. I wouldn't say it's a must read, but if you really have nothing else you could pick this one up, I guess.
rachellherrington's review
4.0
This was actually a book that I could really relate to. It isn't true of my life, but my feelings!