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The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
With exceptional sensitivity and depth, Knapp draws us into the story of one family, told through a prism of what-ifs, causing us to consider the "one . . . precious life" we are given. The book’s brilliantly imaginative structure, propulsive storytelling, and emotional, gut-wrenching power are certain to make The Names a modern classic.
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I only kept reading hoping the plot would get better. It did not. The book is very depressing and didn’t have as much meaning and deep reflection as the summary suggested.
The way the author wove together this story and the idea that one moment/action could split your lifeline into different directions was so unique. The reaction to naming the first born son in a family of three gives 3 different timelines where each chapter is named after the naming of the son. Confusing at first, but once you get in the groove, it is so impactful that you constantly consider nature vs nutur and the effects we have on one another. The description of "what is in a name" seems so unclear at first but is perfection at the end.
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