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Change of Heart
Change of Heart
Author: Jodi Picoult
Shay Bourne--New Hampshire's first death row prisoner in 69 years--has only one last request: to donate his heart, post-execution, to the sister of his victim, who is looking for a transplant. Bourne says it's the only way he can redeem himself ... but with lethal injection as his form of execution, this is medically impossible. Enter Father Mic...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780743496742
ISBN-10: 0743496744
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 447
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Publisher: Atria
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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This is another wonderful Picoult book. I loved it. It was really interesting to see how my perceptions of the characters in the book evolved as I continued. There are plot twists with the main characters and I also enjoyed the subplots with Father Michael and his struggles, as well as with Maggie and hers. The book was a little slow about 1/3 of the way through for me, but as it continued it got better and better and I didn't want to see it end. Definately another classic from Picoult!
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As with her other books, Jodi Picoult tells the story through several characters. This novel is slightly slower in the beginning than some of her other books, but it quickly picks up, and pulls the reader completely in. If you like Jodi Picoult's works, or even if you have not read anything from her, in my humble opinion, this is a book you don't want to miss. It has everything...mystery, intrigue, love, crime, friendship, and religion. Just like her other novels, the reader may have one belief, or opinion, but bounces back and forth when other views are expressed. Every time I think I have a book of hers that is my favorite, she writes another one that trumps it. While reading, the reader will want to note the details as they will come full circle in the end. Great book!
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as usual, jodi piccoult delivers a good read. not just good, moving, well thought out...it makes you feel for each and every one of the characters. i will say that if you're sensitive for any reason about religion, it may not be your favorite book, but it was thought provoking as all her books are. intense.

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This book was kind of slow and had a "The Green Mile" feel about it. However, once I got all the way through, it was definitely worth the slowness at the beginning to get the ending. Overall, great read.
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Well written and engaging, but I hesitate to say it's a good book. Some have complained that it's a rip-off of The Green Mile, but I disagree. There is a a similarity, but it's only superficial.

About halfway through the book, I thought I was getting an idea where the story was going and it disappointed me. The religious issues in the book weren't even hinted at in the synopsis and I'm not sure I would have read the book if I had known.

As it turns out, the story didn't quite go where I thought it was going. It took an interesting , but confusing (for me), turn.

I can definitely say the book was interesting. Whether or not I enjoyed it, I'm still not prepared to say.
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This was one of my favorite Jodi Picoult books. She kept you guessing all the way to the end of this book. IT had twists and turns that were unexpected, and it was a great read.


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