From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things, My Sister’s Keeper, and House Rules comes an astonishing and complex novel that proves some stories live forever. Mourning the passing of her mother, Sage Singer decides to attend a grief support group. She doesn’t expect to start an unlikely friendship with an elderly man also attending. Josef Weber is a beloved, retired … attending. Josef Weber is a beloved, retired teacher and Little League coach. Together they attempt to heal.
But one day he asks Sage for a favor: to kill him. Shocked, Sage refuses but then he confesses his darkest and long-buried secret, one that irrevocably changes Sage’s worldview. She suddenly finds herself facing questions she never expected, such as what do you do when evil lives next door? Can someone who’s committed a truly heinous act ever atone for it with subsequent good behavior? Should you offer forgiveness to someone if you aren’t the party who was wronged? And most of all, if Sage even considers his request, is it murder or justice? The Storyteller explores these issues and more in this “profound and moving novel about secrets, lies, and how the power of stories can change the course of history” (Shelf Awareness).more
My favorite author with another perfect gem of a story!
Do love all her books!
Amazing — Minka’s story — I couldn’t put it down.
As with all of Jodi Picoult’s stories, it makes you think, wonder, and live in the story yourself. As you read, ask what your beliefs would have you do as well as Jewish beliefs.
Amazing!
Jodi Picoult writes beautifully, and on many levels this book is brilliant. But this book has a story, within a story, within a story. Story #1 is a modern-day, discovery and connection to Story #2 – a WWII/Holocaust plot, wherein a young girl writes Story #3 about a mythical beast that becomes an allegorical metaphor for Story #2 that is referred to again and again throughout the book. It almost works for me, but not quite. A reader will either love, tolerate, or dislike the third plot machination. Picoult is a brilliant writer and a skilled storyteller herself, and this book raises real-life ethical issues. It is a page-turner. But, for me, the extra storyline, though clever, went on way too long, and made the book longer than need be. Still, it’s a five-star for the writing, original twist, and grasp of history.
I loved this book. The ending will truly surprise you!
Woah baby! This book was really intense. I am
Not sure how Jodi Picoult can write this intense, but you don’t just read her books, you become involved as if you were written into the story. Their pain becomes your pain, loss is yours, heartache becomes personal. I’ve read too many of her books in a short time. The subject matters are amazing how she attacks them and makes you understand what people went through.
One of my favorite books she wrote. Wonderful read.
A terrific read.
This book had me on the edge of my seat and biting my nails. I wouldn’t hesitate to read it again!
No surprise, Picoult wrote another amazing novel! And the end… oh, the end. Blew me away. Never saw it coming.
Love, love all of Jody Piccoult’s books!!
I loved the complexity of the characters in this book. As usual, Picoult has her characters facing difficult decisions. That’s what I love most about her books. She never shys away from the hard stuff yet always manages to pull off the writing with grace and apomb. The Storyteller is no exception. Great ending as well.
This story stays with you. Despite having read it over a year ago, I find myself thinking about the characters and fate. Well written, thought provoking, and engaging. It’s difficult to put down. If you’re interested in the holocaust, this story offers another great account of what it could have been like for families as they are separated.
The ending actually took me by surprise. That doesn’t happen very often. Jodi Picoult is an awesome author. Keep them coming.
My first reading of Jodi Picoult was My Sister’s Keeper which I enjoyed very much. Storyteller was just as good.
The twists and turns of this story kept me reading. I love the whole idea of a kept journal becomes so valuable.
A detailed and haunting look at the tragedy of a jewish family during the holocaust, with relatable characters and their flaws
KRistem Hannah certainly showed the literary world she is a serious author!
An amazing story!