Sing You Home

so lovely

Again Jodi Picult brings in the issues of modern day society into her book what is the right way to have a family and who with.. There would be many mothers like Zoe, which would make it feel more real, in the efforts to have a baby and if that doesnt work, what are you meant to do.

I ALSO THINK THAT SHE SHOULD TRY HER BEST ON THE WRITING

BECAUSE THE MORE THE INTRESTING IT IS I WOULD READ MORE ABOUT IT , AND I ACTUALLY LIKE READING BOOKS THAT ARE NOT LAME THIS IS JUST MY OPNIION NOT TRYIN TO BE MEAN..

I find Jodi Picoult's books are a bit like Kohlberg's moral dilemmas - there is rarely a clear cut right and wrong and much is left to personal beliefs and interpretation with lots of difficult choices and a rollercoaster ride of emotions. As always Picoult has chosen a very current and highly contentious topic, that of both gay rights and the rights of the unborn fetus. Her description of the emotional cost of infertility, miscarriage and ongoing IVF treatment on both parents is spot on, which in the novel (as often in real life) also means the end of Zoe's and Max's marriage and the start of a new life for Zoe as she dares to love again. Although the Christian characters in the novel may be seen by some as too stereotypical and one-sided, I have heard those views expressed in real life and they highlight the often ignorant and judgmental attitude minorities experience every day in our society.

This novel definitely makes the reader think and question our deepest values and beliefs, and also our prejudices. It explores and questions not only human nature itself, but also the law, societal constraints, religion and what it means to be a modern family.

The story really drew me in, although I sometimes got a bit annoyed with the "worst case scenario" approach and the cascade of a series of unusual events which led to the (somewhat too easy) conclusion of the novel. Picoult's writing style is, as always, compelling, as is her method of writing in the voices of three very different characters, which gives the reader a good insight into the emotional baggage of each character. Only the character of Liddy remained a bit of an enigma, and I thought that her actions at the end of the novel did not fit the person she was initially painted to be - but I won't go into it as I do not want to spoil the ending for anyone.

All in all, if you usually enjoy Jodi Picoult's novels, this one will not disappoint.

First started reading her books when i lived in usa..........will enjoy this i hope as much as her other books

i will pick it up to read i love this author and have read many of her books

Thank you for the recommendation - going to pick it up at the library tomorrow.