Jodi Picoult, bestselling author of My Sister’s Keeper and Small Great Things pens her most riveting book yet, with a startling and poignant story about the devastating aftermath of a small-town tragedy. Sterling is an ordinary New Hampshire town where nothing ever happens–until the day its complacency is shattered by a school shooting. Josie Cormier, the daughter of the judge sitting on the … daughter of the judge sitting on the case, should be the state’s best witness, but she can’t remember what happened before her very own eyes–or can she? As the trial progresses, fault lines between the high school and the adult community begin to show–destroying the closest of friendships and families. Nineteen Minutes asks what it means to be different in our society, who has the right to judge someone else, and whether anyone is ever really who they seem to be.
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Tough read. But a MUST read.
The way it’s told is the best way for this story. I think it’s the only way to clearly see the story. I loved seeing all the POV’s.
It is real. It is devastating. Ugly. Unfair. Crazy. Emotional. Cruel.
Of course I felt bad for everyone involved but I couldn’t stop myself from feeling the most hurt and pain for the …
If I could rate this book higher than a 5, I would. It gripped my heart. Especially knowing that this is lived out everywhere in the world. Not always with this final result.
I recommend this to everyone who thinks “it can’t happen here.”
Excellent, if not difficult, read. Picoult is a master at her craft, and she doesn’t shy away from difficult topics.
This book… holy cow! It will completely have you rethinking school shootings and the before and after-effects!
As a teacher, bullying is always a hot topic. Understanding the why it happens, and the long-lasting effects that it can have on a person is something that we always think about. Nineteen Minutes really puts into perspective how it can …
True to form Jodi Picoult
Always enjoy Jodi Picoult’s books. Well developed, good reads though often tragic so not so easy to read but well worth the time
A heart racing reminder of recent tragic events.
Highly recommend. This book was my introduction to Jodi Piccoult. Love her books. Her books keep me glued to the page. Couldn’t put it down
Loved the in-depth POVs. This is one of my all-time favorite books. I’ve memorized the beginning lines as an example of STELLAR writing!
Is awesome and realisti
This is one of the best books I’ve ever read!
The best book I have ever read!
Heart wrenching and thought provoking.
This was a gut wrenching read! I couldn’t put it down!
Jodi Picoult has a profound way of seeing and writing about humans’ fragile moments.
Another great book by Picoult.
Love Ms. Piccoult’s writing. I’ve read all her books and all were amazing!
Love Jodi Picolt, her books resonate with what is happening in our world. Her research is excellent. Tragic story I was hooked till the end! Great read.