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by Jodi Picoult (欧宝娱乐 Author)

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Was I the only one who HATED this book?

Cassandra Kavanagh It was without exception the worst book I have ever read; contrived, manipulative, formulaic, irritating and obvious. The plot was as simple and borin鈥辞谤别It was without exception the worst book I have ever read; contrived, manipulative, formulaic, irritating and obvious. The plot was as simple and boring as a child's dot to dot. I saw the ending coming a mile away.I read it in the vain hope I would learn why it was so popular but all I learned is that I expect way more from a novel than the people who enjoyed this soap opera styled pap. The tawdry sideline stories were infuriating . It was like being force-fed one of those awful made for T.V disaster movies where you know you are supposed to feel sad but where you secretly hope everyone dies .I'm annoyed with myself for wasting my own time reading it . I had no emotional connection with anyone in "My Sisters Keeper" because the book was so contrived .Thinking this book is a good read is on par with thinking air freshener is perfume ! (After forcing myself to finish this book I have decided that I will never waste another second of my life finishing reading a book that does not have me gripped by the 3rd chapter...life is too short for bad books !)(less)

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This book was one of the best books I've ever read.. The ending shocked me, upset me and made me happy all at the same time.. ????

Karla I think the ending is cheap and stupid. The author created this huge dilemma (will the girl help her sister on her own terms or not?) and then took th鈥辞谤别I think the ending is cheap and stupid. The author created this huge dilemma (will the girl help her sister on her own terms or not?) and then took the easy way out. My dream ending would have been so much more powerful: Anna and her mom make a pact that Anna will help Kate one last time and after that nobody will ever ask her again for anything at all.
The operation takes place, but something goes wrong. Kate's body does not accept the kidney. She dies. Shortly after her death Anna has some infection, her remaining kidney is destroyed, she dies. The mother stays behind with no daughter left and one very perturbed son who rejects and hates her after years of neglect.
The message to all parents worldwide: DO NOT PLAY GOD WITH YOUR CHILDREN'S LIVES.(less)

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What was the prologue [spoiler: I tried to kill my sister once, e.t.c] about? I didn't get it. Which character wrote it and what does it mean?

Kelly Marie

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I think it is ironic how people either love this book or hate it, no in-between?

Amanda I'm solidly at 3 stars. I loved the concept. I really liked the family plot. I hated the stupid, ridiculous romance. I wasn't bothered by the ending, 鈥辞谤别I'm solidly at 3 stars. I loved the concept. I really liked the family plot. I hated the stupid, ridiculous romance. I wasn't bothered by the ending, though the foreshadowing was so heavy-handed I saw it coming a mile away. Her characters don't have unique enough voices for the multiple POVs, so I was constantly having to think about who "I" was every chapter. (less)

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Is there any sex or swearing in this book?

Meghan Bartsch Uh Yeah, theres sex. There are only two scenes, they don't go into any detail but it's there.鈥辞谤别Uh Yeah, theres sex. There are only two scenes, they don't go into any detail but it's there.(less)

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