Michelle Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I keep noticing this author pop up in the threads, so I thought I'd start her her own thread. I've read My Sister's Keeper.. I thought it raised some interesting issues, and I for one 'liked' the ending. I have, however, seen some bad reviews, and most people seem to not like the ending. I have The Pact on my shelf to read, but I've lost my enthusiasm for it. I see a couple of people are reading it.. how are you finding it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiral Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I have The Pact on my shelf to read, but I've lost my enthusiasm for it. I see a couple of people are reading it.. how are you finding it? I'm reading it just now and just over half way through. I'm actually finding it a little bit of a plod, but not necessarily in a bad way. It's not all that easy a read, especially if you have teenage children. Quite thought provoking in its subject matter. I could have done with a bit lighter reading over the NY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 My Sister's Keeper is on my "to read" list - I got it via a swap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I was a little perturbed by the ending - but I think that there was no choice! Afterall what else what would have Anna have done? I enjoyed the Pact and I must admit it is a scary thought what could happen as the kids race towards their teenage years - as a parent it makes you think!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanna Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I have just reserved 'Vanishing Acts' from my library and am debating buying 'My Sisters Keeper' too, might wait till I tried the library book first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am going to start Perfect Match tonight and I'm looking forward to it. Vanishing Acts was quite good, although not one of Jodi's strongest books Has anyone read Plain Truth? I really liked that one and learnt alot about another culture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanna Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Most of her books look really good, I especially want to read 'The Pact' and 'My Sisters Keeper' as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 'My Sisters Keeper' as well. This has been popping up quite a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Maureen You will not go wrong with this author - I have read 4 of hers and I start the 5th tonight. My Sisters Keeper will leave you gripped to your seat - it is a great book, leaving you with many emotions. It has been walking off the shelves over her - everytime I have gone into a bookshop for the last 6 months, I have seen people queuing to buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 And yet I also seen some pretty bad reviews of My Sister's Keeper, especially concerning the ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Maureen You will not go wrong with this author - I have read 4 of hers and I start the 5th tonight. My Sisters Keeper will leave you gripped to your seat - it is a great book, leaving you with many emotions. What genre is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Ok..have read the reviews on Amazon. I think I would like this book. I read about this subject, which is highly controvesial, in a couple of non-fiction books. Can see why it is being so popular - highly controvesial subject, with no clear cut 100 % right or wrong issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I would call it a modern day novel -it focuses on modern moral choices and how far would you go to save your child's life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I would call it a modern day novel -it focuses on modern moral choices and how far would you go to save your child's life. That is very tough. Obviously if someone puts the question to a parent, the first thing that pops into their head is - I would do anything. BUT...would you commit murder? Would you kill someone for their organs? Where would you draw the line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanna Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I visited her website just now, didn't know that she had so many books out. Vanishing Act is on its way to my library and I'm going to read it to see what I think of her writing, but I have to say that all the other books look great, they're the type of books that really get you thinking about what you would do in similar situations I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I've read Vanishing Acts and I did enjoy it. It's well executed and you do understand the reasons leading up to the crime, once into it I did not stop 'til the end. I don't think it's one of her strongest books though. But Jodi is the mistress of going into topics where most others do not go. exploring events behind a situation / family and cleverly plays on these to make the reader think about what they would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanna Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I think thats what I'm looking forward to the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanna Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Well I really enjoyed 'Vanishing Acts' and now have 'The Pact' and 'My Sisters Keeper' on my shelf to be read, really want to get hold of 'The Perfect Match' as that book looks like a gripping read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshy Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have read Plain Truth and while I thought it went on a bit I thought it was very good. I have The Pact and My Sisters Keeper in my 'to be read' pile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 'My Sisters Keeper' on my shelf to be read, Oh I thought you were ready from that. :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I've read all of these so far! I enjoyed Plain Truth, I've just acquired her newly published Keeping F aith - can't wait to start it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanna Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 'My Sisters Keeper' on my shelf to be read, Oh I thought you were ready from that. :? Ready? I had 3 copies of it Maureen, one I kept and 2 I swapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Three copies? It looks like you really wanted to make sure you read this one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanna Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 LOL guess I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 This is another book that has become an unofficilal RC book i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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