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Book Review of Nineteen Minutes

Nineteen Minutes
Nineteen Minutes
Author: Jodi Picoult
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


Picoult did a decent job explaining both sides of this ethical/moral dilemma situation. What she neglected to do is to make it a gray area, as is her usual style. Killing 12 people (most not even involved) and injuring 19 others because you were bullied is kind of a black and white scenario.

Characteristically, Picoult creates terrible mothers who fumble around, trying to undo years of neglect and/or indifference to their childrens' lives. They both remained in complete ignorance of their childrens' lives. I felt sorry for the kids, victims of poor parenting. It should be the parents on trial here.