Summer Reading Book 2

Title: My Sister's Keeper

Author: Jodi Picoult

When I first started this novel I expected it to be a bore fest and one that would be a preachy testament to a girl having cancer and the repercussions her family has to endure. While I was right about the latter, this novel actually made me tear up and think about what a family has to abide by when struck with a tragedy such as cancer. The novel is divided by different point of views and I loved reading the older son's (Jesse), and the younger daughter's (Anna) point of view the most, because of my being a teen girl as well. I can definitely see why they would seem invisible in a house full of alertness for their middle sister Kate.

I found the adults chapters to be sort of a drag to read, because they didn't really seem to take into account the teens feelings. However, I did like reading the dad's (Brian) because he seemed to be aware of his childern's feelings. The mother, Sara, made me so angry because of her being so blind to Anna and Jesse and too much involved with Kate's life. I understand that being a parent can be hard, but ignoring the needs of your other children's lives is really the works of a selfish mother if I ever read one.

Campbell (the lawyer) and Julia's (guardian ad litem) chapters kept my attention, but I was so annoyed by their tumultuous realationship that I dreaded any time I saw their chapters and read with a bored exterior. Campbell , I liked somewhat, because of his sarcasim and witty comments. Julia, I liked her more because of the way she reacted to Campbell's douchbaggieness and her lesbian sister Isobel, (whom I love).

All in all, I give the book a 94 and I did enjoy it, but there were times I dreaded picking it up to read. If you like books that make you think about life this is definitely one to pick up, and if you love Jodi Picouolt then, you will most likely love this novel.