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Post by laurasmom on May 27, 2008 22:43:37 GMT -5
Finished reading Jodi Piccoult's "Nineteen Minutes". I enjoy her books, very thought provoking. This one was about a shooting at a high school, both sides of the story. also about how people hide their true selves.
This was probably one of her best.
Sharon
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Post by CC on May 28, 2008 18:18:02 GMT -5
Sharon ~ I am about 1/2 way done with this one and its for a sure a book I find hard to put down. I can't wait to finish it but on the same hand when I love a book like I do this I want it to last at the same time, KWIM  The only problem I found with this book for me, was in the beginning I was having trouble keeping up with the story line, she seems to bounce around alot. BUT I got a hold on it LOL and honestly so far I love the book. CC~ |
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Post by laurasmom on May 28, 2008 20:05:42 GMT -5
CC
I know what you mean, it did bounce around, and at first I had trouble keeping track of the characters, but I did get a handle on it, and couldn't put it down. I think I finished it about 1 am one night!
Can't wait until you finish, I want to hear your take on the ending.
Sharon
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Post by CC on Jun 5, 2008 23:45:31 GMT -5
Sharon ~ I finished this book last week and OMG I really loved it, kept my attention the whole time. The ending YIKES I was very shocked have to say. Very tough subject, touching many emotions for sure but OMG this author really seem to touch the compassion from all sides, least I thought so. I for sure give this book a thumbs up CC ~ |
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Post by laurasmom on Jun 5, 2008 23:51:01 GMT -5
I couldn't agree more. I went back and read the last couple of chapters again, just because of the way it ended. Really makes you think about your own kids, choices made, and why those choices are made. Kelly will be 13 soon, and this book showed me, that even though I know how important true, honest communication is, it really drove it home even further.
Her books really are good. I have read several others, My Sister's Keeper, The Pact. Will have to look up the actual titles.
Sharon
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Post by CC on Jun 9, 2008 21:23:52 GMT -5
Hmmm Sharon you said you read
"My Sister's Keeper, The Pact"
Hmmm K, I read My Sister's Keeper I loved that one too ;D
BUT The Pact haven't read that one yet, is it good?
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Post by Kristin on Jun 9, 2008 22:36:56 GMT -5
I read The Pact, and it is good. I'm quickly becoming a Jodi Picoult fan! I've also read The 10th Circle, which will be shown as a movie on Lifetime the last saturday of this month. It's also a great read!
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Post by laurasmom on Jun 11, 2008 17:00:37 GMT -5
Yes, The Pact is very good. And another that as a parent of teens, or one and one about to be a teen, really makes you think. I know you would enjoy that one also.
Sharon
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Post by Kristin on Jun 20, 2008 23:51:08 GMT -5
I finally finished Nineteen Minutes. It has a powerful reminder to parents of teenagers, as well as some other important messages. If you like Jodi Picoult this one is good! I was really surprised by the ending. It was pretty emotional for me. As I work with teenagers all of the time, it was a good reminder for me to remember to listen more carefully.
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Post by ALLISA on Jun 21, 2008 8:00:23 GMT -5
I just picked this book up at the library yesterday !!
I have read most of her books...and she always has some twist at the end that you don't see coming....
I read the Pact a couple of times.....I'm not sure how I felt about it.....I don't think I liked the overall message at all.....that book left me feeling very troubled for some reason.....
The tenth Circle, I did like....and it will be a movie on Lifetime next Saturday ( June 28 ) ....I already have my remnder set on the TV.....
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Post by CC on Jun 24, 2008 20:35:56 GMT -5
Just finished THE PACT another one I didn't want to put down THANKS for the recommendation. I too was shocked by this books ending also. K, now I am going to get The 10th CircleI have a feeling I am going to end up reading all her books CC ~ |
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Post by steffaroni on Jun 28, 2008 21:43:29 GMT -5
My 11 year old son told me about 19 minutes.Hmmm sounds like a good read I may just get it. Thanks I FINALLY have time to read something other than a textbook. YAY steff
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Post by CC on Jul 4, 2008 21:34:47 GMT -5
Hmmm neither of our book stores carry tenth Circle  I will have to look on line for that one. I just picked up Keeping Faith and Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult As of now, I am hooked on her books CC ~ |
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Post by advocate4myself on Aug 12, 2008 18:37:18 GMT -5
How do you say her last name? Picoult. I will look her up the next time I am in the library. Do you pronounce the o and u? I am not sure how to pronnounce her last name..........Debbie
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I will have to look on line for that one.