Is it just me or am I the only person who has not read a novel by Jodi Picoult? She was never an author I gravitated towards, even though I am familiar with some of her more famous novels such as My Sister's Keeper and The Circle. She always seemed like an author that women my mother's age read and did not appeal to me in the slightest. So, when I received Small Great Things as a Christmas gift from my secret santa, I had a mix of feelings. Is this a novel that is popular based simply on the author, or is this a book worth reading by a well known author? The only way to know for sure was to read it for myself.
Boy, was my secret santa a great gift giver! This novel is insightful, emotional, and deals with an extremely important issue in today's society: racism. The story begins from Ruth's perspective, an African American labor and delivery nurse and single mother. When she comes into work one shift to find out her new patients are white supremacists, things start to take a turn. She is refused from caring for the patients' newborn son and when a crisis occurs, Ruth is left on the wrong side of the situation. What is so captivating about Picoult's writing is that she writes from multiple perspectives, and while they are all different, the reader can begin to somewhat sympathize with each despite their imperfections.
Jodi Picoult did not disappoint and proved her worth as an author who deserves the acclaim she receives. I no longer categorize her as an author for women my mother's age. She is an author for anyone who wants to read a brilliantly developed plot from the many realistic character perspectives dealing with relevant thoughtful issues.
I have read quite a few of her novels.. They can be deep reading!
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