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My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

My Sister's Keeper

by Jodi Picoult
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  • Apr 1, 2004, 423 pages
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  • Feb 2005, 448 pages
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Elise

Best Book!!
I think that the change in perspective was not confusing, but entertaining. Jodi Picoult made it clear by not only telling you who's perspective the chapter was from, but each character had their own designated text font to make the difference more clear. In most books I read, I dislike change in perspective, but Jody Picoult made it entertaining.

The beginning draws you in and throughout the book you learn slightly more about each character, which makes the book more and more clear. Then, there is the AH-HAH! moment at the end that makes you feel surprised and appreciate the author's brilliance.

I have never read a book with an ending as surprising and entertaining as this one. There is sadness, frustration, but lots of love intertwined in each page, and from the very beginning I couldn't find myself without it for more than an hour.
Sara

Perfect Piece
This piece was one that really hooked me. I loved how Jodi was not afraid of touching on sensitive topics, most writers would have left out. There was absolutely no stone left unturned. I laughed and cried because of the realization that some people are going through struggles just like the ones in the story. I recommend everybody should read the book immediately !! You don't want to miss out.
Kate

Breaks My Heart.
At the end of this book I was crying, I started reading Jodi's books not too long ago, I started with the pack which I loved, then went onto My Sister's Keeper and loved this book, it's very powerful and has to do with everyday things that happen in life. The next book I'm planning on reading which I just bought is Nineteen Minutes. I cant wait!
Melissa

AMAZING
As a High Schooler I have gotten into a lot of books before, but My Sister's Keeper is one of the first that I can remember that has actually brought me to tears. The book was amazing in every aspect.
Kristina

Amazing
I love Jodi Picoult as an author and this is, so far, my favorite book by her. The book grabs you in and won't let go. The ending is amazing, I had to reread over and over. READ THIS BOOK! I am not kidding, my mother always guesses the endings of this type of book and hates to read them but she absolutely had neither experience with this book. Fantastically written. I would give it even higher than a five if I could!
Diane

My Sister's Keeper
I am not a reader every time I pick up a book and start one I don't finish it. However this book was always in my hands. I couldn't wait to get home from work and grab my book to read. It was a very great story and I loved how it went from character to character.
Shannon

My Sister's Keeper
I can't say this is my all time favorite book, since others already fill that spot. However, after reading this book, the others do seem a bit trivial, and superficial. The characters are all important, and special in there own way, whether the reader actually takes into account "how" or not. Sarah was the saddest to read... and showed me more than a bargained for. I thought I'd find a cold heartless person, and instead found exactly opposite. I always looked forward to hearing her thoughts, she was always the one who seemed to say EXACTLY what was needed. Brian was also great at parts... To me this book is an excellent novel, simply a work of art, when it comes to story telling. The only part I didn't really care much for was the references to the Julia and Campbell characters, but they are definitely a part, they show how one person can have such an affect on others, even the ones who don't know them personally. This was definitely a bittersweet read... and a 'DEEP' one at that. Some can't actually connect with this type of novel, but I thought it beautifully explored loss, and love, and the bond between sister's, and an entire family. Sometimes Anna seems a bit annoying in my mind, as if she is so consumed with herself, but its easy enough to see why... yet she definitely cares about her sister. I have a younger sister too, and it definitely hits close to him. There's tons of great stuff I could say about it... but in all, it definitely deserves 5 out of 5, and for some who critiques like I do, that's a serious honor... This book can capture with simple phrases... and its definitely recommended from me.
Lindsay

My Sister's Keeper
This is the only book I have ever read that actually made me cry uncontrollably. It was one of those silent cries that you just can't stop and the tears pour like rain from your eyes. I'm not a cryer and this book changed that. This book is absolutely fabulous and extremely well written, making the book impossible to put down. The ending was out of left field, I never saw it coming; there is no way anyonee could predict what happens. I highly recommend this to Jodi Picoult fans and newbies alike. A must read.

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