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Publishing Date: Oct. 11, 2016
In this sure to be another best seller, Picoult tackles a frank presentation of racism, both overt and covert and something we all harbor in one way or another.
The plot has been summarized in other reviews; it won’t be repeated here. The story is told from three points of view, including that of a white supremacist; some of those passages were tough to read, yet so relevant in today’s political climate.
It is evident that a lot of research, thought, and compassion went into this novel. The ending may seem too contrived for some, but I think it was “just”.
Small Great Things can be a quick, compelling read, or it can invite a lot of introspection on the part of the reader. It would make a great choice for book clubs not afraid of an honest discussion. Don’t neglect the Author’s Notes at the end.
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