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The Storyteller
An astonishing novel about redemption and forgiveness from the "amazingly talented writer" (HuffPost) and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult. Some stories live forever... Sage Singer is a baker. She works through the night, preparing the day's breads and pastries, trying to escape a reality of loneliness, bad memories, and the shadow of her mother's death. When Josef Weber, an elderly man in Sage's grief support group, begins stopping by the bakery, they strike up an unlikely friendship. Despite their differences, they see in each other the hidden scars that others can't. Everything changes on the day that Josef confesses a long-buried and shame-ful secret and asks Sage for an extraordinary favor. If she says yes, she faces not only moral repercussions, but potentially legal ones as well. With the integrity of the closest friend she's ever had clouded, Sage begins to question the assumptions and expectations she's made about her life and her family. In this searingly honest novel, Jodi Picoult gracefully explores the lengths to which we will go in order to keep the past from dictating the future.
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A deeply moving novel that explores the complexities of memory, guilt, and forgiveness. The narrative weaves together the lives of multiple characters, particularly focusing on a Holocaust survivor and the dark secrets of his past. As the story unfolds, it raises difficult questions about justice and accountability. Picoultâs writing delves into moral dilemmas with sensitivity and depth, compelling readers to reflect on the nature of good and evil. A haunting yet thought-provoking read. I found it a difficult book to pick up, it was hard to motivate myself to read something so heavy, but I was compelled to persevere. The novel invites us to reflect on whether true empathy can be extended to someone who has committed such horrific acts, without diminishing the pain of their victims. A thought-provoking and emotional read.
Not sure how to review this without giving away all the best parts besides saying this author weaves characters, emotion, and drama throughout this brilliant story. I could not put it down!! My recommendation..PICK IT UP!!
Again, PLEASE don't judge me on dates. It would take a lot to go back and figure out when exactly I read any books. But that's beside the point, right? I found this novel absolutely intriguing. To see both sides of WW II. And to be told from the perspective of someone who was a prisoner? And also, the jailer. Then to bring in a modernv gay aspect to it was such a nice touch for our modern world. Absolutely engaging. And very very informative. It might make you think on either side. Which is one of Jodi's classic news as an author she shows you all sides of the story. I love her!
I absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to everyone-especial anyone who thinks they have read enough Jodi Picoult as this book is unlike any if her other books. Haunting. Lyrical, uplifting, it is tremendous.
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