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Summary: Disapointing read
Review: I had several recomendations for this book and was anxious to read it. I was disapointed in the writing and the progression of the story. I found the story compelling in the beginning, but it lagged in the middle and turned too much into a ridiculous romance and less about the relationship between the mother and child. In the beginning, the mother was insecure, unsure of herself in her marriage and in her role of a mother...She was real and I related to her insecurities. However, as the book progressed and the more confident she became the less interesting and the less real she and the book became. I felt the character development was lacking and created an enviornment that I didn't really care about most of the characters, anyway. Finally, the medical information was innacurate, it could have easily come off a TV medical drama. I did find the concept to be interesting and it was a quick read.
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Summary: Keeps you guessing!
Review: I enjoyed "Keeping Faith". I think the author truly enjoys keeping the reader in suspense. I found myself taking sneak reads at work because I was desperate to see what happened next. I always felt I had an idea of what was happening and only once I jumped ahead several pages to see if I was right. At the end Faith pulls a stunt that left me with questions.....did she or didn't she?
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Summary: Incredible read
Review: Picoult has done it again! I thought Mercy could not be topped... Mariah and her daughter Faith find their husband/father with another woman, sending both mother and daughter into a retreat of their own sort. Mariah reacted like most women; Faith, however, starts to see a "guard", later to be called God. And from there, the story unfolds. Faith becomes a religious icon to some, a pawn in her mother's tactics to others, and plain fraud to the rest. As this story unfolds, I had a sure idea of what was to be found. But as chapters were read, I started to second guess myself. What really was happening? I could wait to get to the end, and when I did, I was still a bit surprised and even a little confused! Put this on your list of Picoult must reads.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This book is one of Picoult's best. It is gripping from beginning to end. I found my self captivated by the characters, and by the story of Faith. This book opens so many doors, and leaves the reader to find answers, while drawing in several compelling themes, plots and sub-plots. As always, the characters are addictive, and their ability to become self aware and develop throughout the book is a tribute to Picult's talent. The ending, as always, left me wanting more.
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Summary: Read this book in one sitting
Review: I started reading this book at 11PM last night and did not put it down till 3:30 AM when I was finished. This is one of the best books I ever read, and I suggest starting this book earlier, so you are not up all night like I was. But it was worth it!
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Summary: Keeping Faith: Motherhood is a religion
Review: Despite being an atheist, I have always had a more-than-casual interest in people's beliefs. So, I picked up this book, interested to see how Ms. Picoult would approach the subject. I had read The Pact and really enjoyed it. This book was even better. I stayed up until 2am to finish it. I found a book that, although touches briefly on religion, is really about motherhood. Picoult describes motherhood as a religion. And from what I have read in this book and from my own experiences as a mother, with my own doubts, I have to agree. The title is perfect for this book. Because, at first you think that it is a play on words, relating back to religion. But mostly, I think it means exactly what it says...Keeping Faith...her daughter, at all costs. Mariah White explains it so well at the end when describing her feelings of motherhood. I was so moved. Picoult hits on so many real issues that a mother faces. I think that this is a great book for any mother, regardless of theistic beliefs.
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Summary: A true winner!
Review: As much as I love to read, it is a rare book that keeps me up reading until 4:00 in the morning; this one did. This is the second of Ms. Picoult's books that I have read. I was very excited to read it since I loved the first one so much. I must admit I was very turned off when I began reading Finding Faith because of the religious overtones. I am not a religious person and usually run in the oppisite direction of things that are. However, this book was so well written that after the first 100 pages, I couldn't put it down. The characters and story are just wonderful. The medical and legal research that had to go into writing this book are amazing. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Picoult's work and encourage everyone to check her out.
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Summary: An excellent book for a rainy day
Review: When I first picked this book up, I was skeptical. From the back it sounded like one of those "God is my savoir" type books and frankly, I'm not a Christian so I almost didn't read it. I'm glad I did. Though it was a spiritual book, it kept me intrested and involved with the story the whole time. Definatly worth your time and money.
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Summary: Challenging, unusual topic -- a page-turner.
Review: I just discovered Jodi Picoult a few weeks ago -- read "The Pact" and then this one. While both were completely enjoyable, "The Pact" was a better, tighter story, I think. But I admire Picoult's willingness to jump into tough, controversial topics. I also enjoy her courtroom scenes a lot. One nit-pick with this story -- she has a 50-ish character recollecting how frightening Orsen Welles' "War of the Worlds" was for her and her husband. This is impossible because that radio broadcast was way back in 1938. It bothers me that an error this large made it by the editors. (Told you it was a nit-pick!)
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Summary: Keeping Faith Kept Me Awake
Review: Keeping Faith is the first novel by Jodi Picoult I have read but it will not be the last. I already have an order in for two more novels of hers. This book kept me turning papges longer after my eyes were burning for sleep. It combined many elements of good story telling that will attact most women. Mariah's rat of a husband has cheated on her,twice,and had her committed to a mental institution. While she is keeping a tenuous hold on her sanity her daughter, Faith, develops an invisible friend who turns out to be God in a female form. Mariah's house is besieged by those who want to know more about Faith including Ian, a ferocious non-believer. Faith and her mother are subjected to investigations by the Catholic Church, the court system and the medical community. Mariah is a brave but flawed woman, as are most of us are. This story certainly has some improbable situations but the basic story is one that every woman can relate to. The extra ordinary situations add to the suspense. Ms. Picoult is a sensitive writer with a flair for twists and turns.
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