MY REVIEW:
This is only the second Picoult book I’ve ever read. In my opinion, My Sisters Keeper was good not great (it was one of the only cases where the movie was better), BUT, since Jodi is such a well known and much loved writer I figured I would give her another chance. I’m not a big fan. To be honest, I kind of hate that I’m not a fan because I really had my hopes up. Mercy sounded like it would be an awesome read!! I mean really, how unique of a story to have a husband help his sick wife pass on. I went in prepared to bawl my eyes out, and I then I came out a little disgusted, and very much disappointed.
This book took me weeks to get through. I actually had to put it away and read other books through out just because I couldn’t force myself to read it all in one straight shot. Picoult’s wording and ability to draw a clear picture is great, and the story line is good, hence the only reason for three stars. Otherwise, my rating would have dropped even lower.
I hated the characters! Everything about them. One wife practically bends over and bows down to her crappy self centered and careless husband. She has a good heart, but she’s weak, and it drove me nuts. One of the husbands is nothing but a cheating bastard and I pretty much spent the entire story wishing that I would just slap him across his stupid face. Not only is there a seriously irritating lack of integrity, but there isn’t even anything about it that screams validation or passion in their bad decisions. Personalities are dry, and the entire pace of the book is slow.
I’ve decided to give Jodi one more chance after this, and only one. I hope it isn’t another let down.
DESCRIPTION:
Two cousins are driven to extremes by the power of love, as one helps his terminally ill wife commit suicide at her request, and the other becomes involved in a passionate affair with his wife’s new assistant.
April 17, 2017 at 5:18 pm
Ugh her books just kill me 😭
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April 17, 2017 at 5:18 pm
My Sister’s Keeper? Wow
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April 17, 2017 at 5:45 pm
Haha idk what is about her books, I just struggle… And so many people love her too… I’m hoping Small Great Things will turn me into her fan 😬… I fear it’s my last hope.
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April 17, 2017 at 5:47 pm
I wouldn’t say I’m a fan as I don’t actively go out of my way to read them but the few I have read are so depressing.
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April 17, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Yes they are!! I’m going into the next one with the hopes that because Reese Witherspoon recommended it maybe it’ll be worth the read 😂😂
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April 17, 2017 at 5:51 pm
Well if Reece says… lol
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April 17, 2017 at 5:53 pm
😅😅
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April 18, 2017 at 2:32 am
I hate reads that are a struggle! Dealing with two now, and have a third I should have posted a review for three weeks ago. It’s like having a tooth pulled with no Novocaine! It’s even worse when it seems as though the WORLD loved the book and I have to force myself to open it! LOL! And on we read! 😉
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April 18, 2017 at 3:20 am
Precisely.. And even if you don’t technically HAVE to finish, really you actually do have to or else that OCD hag will slap you right across the face. 😂😂 .. lol I can’t stand her 😑
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April 18, 2017 at 3:43 am
Yeah, she does work my nerves! LMAO! 😉 😉
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April 18, 2017 at 4:11 am
Lol! 😅
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