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Jodi Picoult

A Spark of Light

Jodi PicoultFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Jodi Picoult

A Spark of Light

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jackson, Mississippi • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL790L

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Super Short Summary

Published in 2019, Jodi Picoult’s novel A Spark of Light tells the story of a gunman’s attack on an abortion clinic from multiple points of view, examining the lives of different characters and the events that lead them to the clinic on that day. Sensitive issues such as abortion, sexual assault, gun violence, death, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide, and addiction are discussed in the book.

Emotional

Contemplative

Suspenseful

Challenging

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

3.9

167,117 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult has garnered praise for its timely and bold exploration of reproductive rights, featuring complex characters and multiple perspectives. However, some readers have found the reverse chronological storytelling a bit confusing. While many appreciate the emotional depth and intricate narrative, others feel it can be overly didactic at times.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Spark of Light?

Readers who appreciate Jodi Picoult's signature blend of emotional depth and provocative ethical dilemmas would enjoy A Spark of Light. Fans of books like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Small Great Things by Picoult herself, which tackle timely social justice issues through multiple perspectives, will find this novel compelling and thought-provoking.

3.9

167,117 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jackson, Mississippi • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL790L

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