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sylwia_k's review against another edition
3.0
Powieściami Jodi Picoult zaczytywałam się jako nastolatka, dlatego gdy zobaczyłam jej najnowszą książkę, sięgnęłam po nią z dużym zainteresowaniem. Chciałam się przekonać, czy styl autorki po tylu latach wciąż będzie do mnie trafiał. “Księga dwóch dróg” wprawdzie znacząco różni się od książek, które pamiętam z przeszłości, ale ogólnie mi się podobała.
To solidna powieść obyczajowa z elementami refleksji na temat śmierci, miłości, życiowych wyborów oraz ich konsekwencji.
Fabuła sama w sobie lekko trąci Harlequinem albo filmem z taśmowej produkcji kanału Lifetime, za to jest sposób w jaki została poprowadzona, w nawiązaniu do pojawiających się w tekście twierdzeń fizyki kwantowej dotyczącej welowymiarowości, zrobił na mnie pozytywne wrażenie.
Szczególnie zainteresował mnie zawód głównej bohaterki, która jest doulą od umierania, ułatwiającą w przeróżny sposób ostatnie dni swoim klientom. Natomiast część dotycząca poprzedniej profesji Dawn i fragmenty związane z egiptologią były dla mnie przytłaczające. Widać, że autorka wykonała ogromną i rzetelną pracę zagłębiając się w temat, ale książką nic by nie straciła na okrojeniu ciekawostek związanych ze starożytnym Egiptem, a wręcz przeciwnie - stałaby się łatwiejsza w odbiorze.
To solidna powieść obyczajowa z elementami refleksji na temat śmierci, miłości, życiowych wyborów oraz ich konsekwencji.
Fabuła sama w sobie lekko trąci Harlequinem albo filmem z taśmowej produkcji kanału Lifetime, za to jest sposób w jaki została poprowadzona, w nawiązaniu do pojawiających się w tekście twierdzeń fizyki kwantowej dotyczącej welowymiarowości, zrobił na mnie pozytywne wrażenie.
Szczególnie zainteresował mnie zawód głównej bohaterki, która jest doulą od umierania, ułatwiającą w przeróżny sposób ostatnie dni swoim klientom. Natomiast część dotycząca poprzedniej profesji Dawn i fragmenty związane z egiptologią były dla mnie przytłaczające. Widać, że autorka wykonała ogromną i rzetelną pracę zagłębiając się w temat, ale książką nic by nie straciła na okrojeniu ciekawostek związanych ze starożytnym Egiptem, a wręcz przeciwnie - stałaby się łatwiejsza w odbiorze.
trekkermom's review
3.0
Definitely a 3.5, which I wish we could do. I was very interested in the story, even if the non-linear narrative was confusing at times. The information about Egypt and the tombs of the Kings was fascinating, it overwhelmed the narrative at times. I know two that the lack of a definitive ending was probably not popular with fans of the author. I chose however, to end it in my mind, the way I would of liked it to turn out. (No spoiler alerts, and I am not saying what I chose) I would read this author no matter what book she wrote, so I am really glad that I stuck with it and think you will be too.
mcmahonmegan's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
5.0
LONG novel but further convinces me that Jodi picoult is one of the most intelligent authors of our generation - how could someone possibly write so much about Egyptology?! The death doula aspect nearly brought me to tears several times too, and thought I had sussed the timeline but clearly hadn’t. Really beautifully written. Tried reading the physical book twice but couldn’t get into it, but the audiobook was great.
genthebookworm's review
DNF
I struggled with the topics in Jodi Picoult's fall release, The Book of Two Ways. I always appreciate Picoult's ability to incorporate a wide variety of issues and themes into her novels, but this one just had too much?! Philosophy, hieroglyphs, symbolism, and a lot of scientific information...it felt like brain overload for me and I just don't have the capacity right now. I appreciate her efforts, it just distracted me from the storyline too much and I had to put it down.
I struggled with the topics in Jodi Picoult's fall release, The Book of Two Ways. I always appreciate Picoult's ability to incorporate a wide variety of issues and themes into her novels, but this one just had too much?! Philosophy, hieroglyphs, symbolism, and a lot of scientific information...it felt like brain overload for me and I just don't have the capacity right now. I appreciate her efforts, it just distracted me from the storyline too much and I had to put it down.
cindysal's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, a compelling read. Sometimes it was a little too heavy and dense for my taste on the Egyptology subject matter and the different timelines often confused me. Yet, I could not put it down, especially the last half of the book.
tazreadsalot's review
3.0
3.5 ⭐️ - felt much longer than it needed to be. Maybe I’m just not as curious about Egypt as she was
serinde4books's review
2.0
This was a good book right up until the end. It was a little slow at the beginning and I felt like the chapters were long. But it worked to keep me reading later than I planned. I missed many a bed time. It was a solid 3 moving towards a 4. The ending or I should say lack of ending for ruined it for me. They both abruptly end with no resolution and I hated it, I almost threw my iPad against the wall I was so upset! But luckily I was fiscally minded enough not to.
I received this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) through NetGalley. I received this copy free in exchange for my honest review.
I received this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) through NetGalley. I received this copy free in exchange for my honest review.
cerim's review against another edition
2.0
Ahhhh, Jodi Picoult.
I generally love her work - I’ve read a lot of her novels and, although formulaic, they always grip me with their interesting plots, unexpected twists and the clear research that has gone into the story.
The Book of Two Ways did not do any of this - it’s clear she researched very well. So well, in fact, that I felt like I was reading an Egyptology textbook.
The characters were so unlikeable and the plot was ... to be honest, boring.
Sad to say as I usually love her novels but this one was completely pointless. And the ending just annoyed me.
I generally love her work - I’ve read a lot of her novels and, although formulaic, they always grip me with their interesting plots, unexpected twists and the clear research that has gone into the story.
The Book of Two Ways did not do any of this - it’s clear she researched very well. So well, in fact, that I felt like I was reading an Egyptology textbook.
The characters were so unlikeable and the plot was ... to be honest, boring.
Sad to say as I usually love her novels but this one was completely pointless. And the ending just annoyed me.
yourstrulypaytonreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kimba13's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0