Nineteen Minutes
by Jodi Picoult
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 236K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 440 pages.
About Nineteen Minutes
In nineteen minutes, you can mow the front lawn, color your hair, watch a third of a hockey game. In nineteen minutes, you can bake scones or get a tooth filled by a dentist; you can fold laundry for a family of five....In nineteen minutes, you can stop the world, or you can just jump off it. In nineteen minutes, you can get revenge. Sterling is a small, ordinary New Hampshire town where nothing ever happens -- until the day its complacency is shattered by a shocking act of violence. In the aftermath, the town's residents must not only seek justice in order to begin healing but also come to terms with the role they played in the tragedy. For them, the lines between truth and fiction, right and wrong, insider and outsider have been obscured forever. Josie Cormier, the teenage daughter of the judge sitting on the case, could be the state's best witness, but she can't remember what happened in front of her own eyes. And as the trial progresses, fault lines between the high school and the adult community begin to show, destroying the closest of friendships and families. Nineteen Minutes is New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult's most raw, honest, and important novel yet. Told with the straightforward style for which she has become known, it asks simple questions that have no easy answers: Can your own child become a mystery to you? What does it mean to be different in our society? Is it ever okay for a victim to strike back? And who -- if anyone -- has the right to judge someone else?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jodi Picoult |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 440 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 235,978 |
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What genre is Nineteen Minutes?
Nineteen Minutes is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Nineteen Minutes worth reading?
Based on 236K reader ratings, Nineteen Minutes has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Nineteen Minutes?
Nineteen Minutes has 440 pages.
Who wrote Nineteen Minutes?
Nineteen Minutes was written by Jodi Picoult. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Nineteen Minutes?
The ISBN-13 for Nineteen Minutes is 9780743496730.0.
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