I am a Jodi Picoult fan and every time I read one of her books I find myself wanting to throw the book across the room at some point (multiple points) in the story. Handle with Care caused that feeling at least six times. That probably means she did a good job with the story.
Jodi Picoult writes the adult version of the YA “problem” novel.
You know there’s going to be a serious problem with a kid (or several serious problems with several kids.) There’s going to be a law suit, or multiple law suits. There’s going to be a twist (or several twists) that you know is coming (but don’t really want to BELIEVE is coming.) That’s a Picoult novel.
Handle with Care had all of those Picoult elements.
I was worried this one was going to lose its way in the debate over abortion – it didn’t.
If you haven’t read this yet, but are planning on it – I recommend you not read the last entry by “Willow”. Just don’t bother. I liked the book until the ending. Picoult needs to stop going further than she needs to go – just leave it alone for goodness sakes before I stop reading your books.
I have always been a Piccoult fan. Yes I find her books predictable; yes the go just that much too far, but they provide an easy and engaging escape for me. I love literature and thought provoking novels that leave me really thought provoked – but sometimes – especially summer time – a good Piccoult is what I really need. Great blog btw. I found you via Blogher.