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| Name : | Becky H. |
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The idea behind the story is intriguing; however, it's hard to get past the one-dimensional writing. The characters and plot seem underdeveloped throughout. Over half of my book club gave up on the book because it was so difficult to get into. Those of us that finished it generally had a sense of satisfaction for slogging through, rather than a sense of enjoyment from the book.
This book was a poignant look at relationships and how they grow/change over the years. The characters were well-developed and, while not always likeable, consistently realistic. The author kept the story moving well and quite effectively took the reader on an emotional roller coaster ride. Every member of my book club not only finished the book, but enjoyed it.
This was a quick read that gave my book club a lot to talk about. While not everyone appreciated the obligatory Picoult twist, overall we felt the story was interesting and entertaining.
Overall, our book club liked this book. We weren't as enthralled as some people seem to be, but it was a good story and we liked the characters. Some of us were slow to get into the book, but became invested in the story after the first 50 pages or so. Most of us weren't crazy about Death's frequent spoilers and interjections during his narration.
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