π―Jodi Picoult has done it again. As one of my three favorite authors, she just never seems to disappoint. Her research is always impeccable and her characters are always so incredibly authentic.
❤Picoult has crafted a novel that is riveting, especially because it is so relevant to humanity as a whole right now. It deals with the Covid-19 epidemic as it first began and takes us on the painful journey through the eyes of Diana, a woman who feels like her life is on a perfect trajectory, and her boyfriend, Finn, who works on the front lines in a hospital. The transition from epidemic to pandemic was so much more visceral for me, reading about it in hindsight. And there were innumerable instances that made me cringe in recollection of the way events unfurled, specifically in New York. I teared up on several occasions, remembering what little we knew about this virus that would eventually upend our lives.
⚠️It may be too soon for some readers as it really hit home for me, despite, blessedly, not being personally affected so far. But make no mistake, Ms. Picoult is the one person who can handle this topic delicately and with tremendous grace through her genuine characters. It reminds readers of the importance of what we've learned thus far through the pandemic, specifically what matters most in life.
πSo, if you're ready to rehash Covid lock down, and are looking for a book that will elicit strong emotion, this is your ticket. And Picoult fans, I'm certain you won't be disappointed. This one cuts deep.
πMany thanks to Random House Publishing - Ballantine and NetGalley for gifting me with this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
Read 11/30/21
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