Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Quarter 2: Week 6, Post B

Dear Jodi Picoult,

Wow. So I have finished your book, and I must say, I loved it. Although the events and content were horrifying at times, this book was suspenseful and mind-blowing. The plot twists were endless and I was surprised over and over again--the biggest surprise coming within the last ten pages, as always!

On the topic of the ending, I can't believe what Josie did! I knew something was going on and that she wasn't letting on all that she knew from those last few minutes in the locker room. However, I never expected this! I mean, I was not at all a fan of Matt Royston, but to have him killed! By his own girlfriend! I didn't know she hated him--and herself with him--to such a degree. Then again, this book does include several violent acts of desperation, so I guess this isn't such a shocker.

Overall, I was very glad to see Alex Cormier grow and change throughout the story. She came such a long way from the over-worked woman from the beginning of the story, and I think she is now a better person. Although in the beginning she always seemed to be a judge first and mother second, she is now a mother first, above all else. I find this very admirable.

Thank you so much for writing such a page-turner. I enjoyed every minute of this book!

Sincerely,
A-Rod

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