Well this month is slightly better than last! At least I’ll have a good twenty days to read this month’s book!
April’s choice was another Jodi Picoult novel. Lone Wolf. Not the best choice I could have made considering my past four months… Once I started reading it and realized it would touch on the issue of whether or not one should pull the plug on a patient who is brain-dead, I could have stopped. I’ve always been a little bit of a masochist though! In my case there was no opposition to the choice being made but I can only imagine how hard it would be if, as in the case of this book, two siblings have differing views.
As per usual, Picoult delves into a most difficult subject with much research, empathy and heart. Once again the story is told in a multitude of voices: The Lone Wolf himself, Luke Warren, who is the patient in question; his son, Edward; his daughter, Cara; his ex-wife, Georgie; the lawyer representing the son, Joe; and a couple of others. Each chapter is a new voice which weaves the story together. It was a fascinating read ~ Luke Warren studied wolves in great depth, including living with them in Quebec for a period of two years: hunted with them, lived with them, participated in whatever rituals, etc. So very interesting. His telling of his relationship with the wolves is woven into his relationships in the human world which also helps the reader understand his view of life. As in most families, each member has their own image of other members of the family. It is not always in synch with the others. This is the case in this story, both the son and the daughter are convinced they know their dad best and that their choice is best. I’ll leave it at that and let you enjoy it!
This month I am going in a whole ‘nother direction! I have been writing Friday Fictioneers for about a month or so now, and the hostess of this fun Friday activity is Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. She just published a book and I thought why not encourage someone I am blogger friends with? So I pre-ordered the book and lo and behold, it arrived three days ago! Perfect timing. Please Say Kaddish For Me is the name of the book and is the story of a Jewish girl who, at the age of 16, escapes the brutal massacre by the Czarist tyranny that destroys her home and slaughters her family on a frigid November night in 1899. It is the story of a time and place rarely spoken of, and romance and courage so profound as to be rarely experienced.
As a big fan of historical stories, I am looking forward to digging into this one!
A Dalectable Life 
It sounds like my kind of book. Great subject. Now I can’t wait for you to talk to us about your new book.
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Thanks! Looking forward to getting into it and sharing!
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You make me want to read both of the books you tell about. Thanks.
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Cool! Any day I can get someone to read is a good day!
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Let us know what you think. I’m more into humor these days, unless it’s Buddhism books.
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Well this current one is definitely NOT humour! I’m already on Chapter 5 and I’m enjoying it. I love reading about different cultures in different times. This particular time and culture ain’t easy, that’s for sure!
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Certainly an excellent topic, and examining the different perspectives is brilliant, let alone weaving them together.
Off topic: Looking for your opinion. Regarding my short story, I may have a challenge to develop an ending. Now the question: Should someone as yourself post the entire story with their ending (thus linking to a common post – such as Friday Fictioneers) OR should alternative endings appear only in comments on my post? (Hope this makes sense)
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She’s a master at that…
It totally makes sense. If your goal is simply to get people participating in your story, then, they should write their alternate endings in comments. However, it could also be nice to link the common posts like in Friday Fictioneers, which would help your readers create larger audiences, if they wish. It’s easy to create the InLinkz Frog link… 😉
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Therefore, maybe a combo of both …. that is one can copy/past on their own site with their ending then link (OK … that means they get a badge) … or put their ending in the comment.
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Absolutely! You’ve got options! Those who have no interest in linking their sites, can simply comment their ending on yours and those who do wish to link, may do so!
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I think we have a plan … now figure the time. BTW … I even have a different ending.
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Woot! I am not surprised… 😀
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But I still like the original ending better …. dropping readers like a hot potato.
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It’s great when we succeed at doing that!
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Ah yes … we are of similar minds intertwined from afar.
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I’ve come to the same conclusion, Mr. Freddie!
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Shhhhh ….not so loud … RRR might hear us.
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🙈🙉🙊
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That’s a Jodi Picoult novel I missed. You gave a good synopsis. Her books are always intense and well-researched.
I just finished two books self-published by blogger buddies. Like you, I want to be supportive if their endeavors. Hope you enjoy Kaddash!
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I had it on my shelf for a while and seriously, does Picoult write bad books? 🙂 I’ve pretty much loved every single one I’ve read!
I am enjoying Kaddish very much. Can’t say my Jewish pronunciation in my head is up to par, but I’m doing my best!
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The only Picolt I didn’t like was the elephant one. The plot just didn’t work for, although it was a good education about elephants.
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Never heard of that one!!
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I think it’s her newest – can’t remember the name – got it from the library 😀
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Now I have to Google it!!!😛
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These sound like interesting, if challenging, reads Dale, hope you enjoy the new one 🙂
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