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A review by katietotallybooked
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
At its heart, Leaving Time is an emotional story about mothers and daughters. So that automatically makes it an enjoyable book for me.
While I can truly appreciate all of the research that must have gone into writing this book, there was SO SO MUCH about elephants. Too much, in my opinion, and that took away from my overall enjoyment of the book. Some parts were so rich in detail and science that I found them boring and a slog to get through.
But just like Mad Honey, I was captivated by the mystery of the story and I loved how it all unraveled by the end. I certainly couldn’t have guessed the ending from the beginning.
I would recommend this to readers who enjoy Jodi Picoult (and not just her novels featuring a court case), and who enjoy emotional mother-daughter stories. Or, if you love elephants.
While I can truly appreciate all of the research that must have gone into writing this book, there was SO SO MUCH about elephants. Too much, in my opinion, and that took away from my overall enjoyment of the book. Some parts were so rich in detail and science that I found them boring and a slog to get through.
But just like Mad Honey, I was captivated by the mystery of the story and I loved how it all unraveled by the end. I certainly couldn’t have guessed the ending from the beginning.
I would recommend this to readers who enjoy Jodi Picoult (and not just her novels featuring a court case), and who enjoy emotional mother-daughter stories. Or, if you love elephants.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide