Okay, it's been awhile since I decided to tackle another Picoult novel. My previous book club decided to make a list of books they thought their friends should read and this was one listed. I hadn't read it yet, but some of her previous novels held my attention, so I thought I'd give this one a try.
At first I thought it had good potential to be a "real page turner". The main storyline was of a bullied boy, Peter, going on a shooting rampage of his high school because he is constantly bullied. The dilema in this book was whether we should feel sorry for Peter the victim or to side with the victims in the shooting. Usually I really feel torn and want to seek justice, but this book just really didn't end up being that exciting. I thought there were ways that we could have had more of a struggle between sides, but Picoult didn't use them in this case.
There is always some major twist in Picoult's stories as well. Nineteen Minutes had the twist, but sadly I was able to guess it from the start. I was also really disappointed that the twist in this story happened before the verdict was read instead of after. Usually we get the twist later and then question whether that would have changed the outcome. I just don't think this was "Classic Picoult". Not sure if she is trying to change her writing style or not.
Anyway, I give this book 2.5-3 stars. It will be awhile before I decide to pick up one of her books again.
Up Next: Not sure- going to raid the book shelf right now.
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