Title: Wouldn't read another by Picoult
Review: I picked this up on the recommendation of a friend. The premise was interesting and timely. However, I was irritated throughout the novel by the authors use of analogies and similes. Everything was described in this manner: When this happens, it's like this. I understand that many times it is necessary to describe an event or emotion in terms of something else so that other people can relate - but, the analogy must make sense for this to be effective.As I said, the premise was interesting, but it didn't seem to go anywhere. At the end, when characters are faced with difficult choices, and you begin to feel that there will be some resolution, the author throws in a "surprise ending". Even though the ending is tragic, it felt like the easy way out to me, at least for the author. She never has to make a statement or take a stand on the issue.All in all, I was disappointed, and I don't think I would read another by this author.
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