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Nineteen Minutes

A Novel

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Nineteen Minutes

By: Jodi Picoult
Narrated by: Carol Monda
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The best-selling author of My Sister's Keeper and The Tenth Circle, Jodi Picoult pens her most riveting book yet, with a startling and poignant story about the devastating aftermath of a small-town tragedy.

Sterling is an ordinary New Hampshire town where nothing ever happens - until the day its complacency is shattered by an act of violence. Josie Cormier, the teenage daughter of the judge sitting on the case, should be the state's best witness, but she can't remember what happened before her very own eyes - or can she? As the trial progresses, fault lines between the high school and the adult community begin to show, destroying the closest of friendships and families.

©2007 Jodi Picoult (P)2007 Simon & Schuster
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I was hooked right from the beginning to the end. Wow a must read for all especially teens.

Brilliant could not put it down 😊

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Beautifully written, amazing characters, captivating! Hubby couldn’t help but listen too! One of my new faves

Incredible

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I thoroughly enjoy this book, having read it through multiple times years ago, I am now listening on audible due to being time poor. The story is incredible, thought provoking and complex, especially in todays climate. However, I have found the narration to be a let down. The narrator putting on the same strange, gruff tone whenever speaking as one of the make characters is very off putting and removes you from the immersive experience. I found their tone for certain dialogue to be unsuitable for the conversations. I wish it had been narrated better as it is such a great story overall.

Great book, narration is a let down.

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captivating story behind the scenes to a troubled teen and how we all play a part.

loved it.

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I was expecting more of a twist at the end, Picoult could have gone much further with the ending. As it was, I’d already predicted the twist from the beginning and I hoped there’d be more. Still, I liked the pace & subject matter.

Nineteen Minutes

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Kept me engrossed the whole way through. Enjoyed the pace and tone of the narrator.

Riveting

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Great, sad story which evokes many memories and leaves open wounds for many. Bullying is still so prevalent in schools. Just sad.

Easy to listen to and follow. Captivating

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Jodi always writes great books, this one was no different. Brilliantly written, sad storyline but a great book to read.

Such a great storyline, sadly too common.

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If you could sum up Nineteen Minutes in three words, what would they be?

Gripping, sad and heartwarming

Who was your favorite character and why?

Alex- She struggles with the responsibilities of motherhood, single parenting and her career.
It could be any of us.

What about Carol Monda’s performance did you like?

Calm, easy listening

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely

Brilliant!

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A lovely book. Well written and narrated. For those who love a good long story, you will find Depth and relatable characters. The twist at the end, was a surprise.

Love the story

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