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The Storyteller

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Jodi Picoult

The Storyteller

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

461

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult interweaves the narratives of Sage Singer, a young, scarred woman burdened by past traumas, and Josef Weber, a 95-year-old former SS officer who seeks Sage’s forgiveness and assistance in ending his own life. The novel explores themes of morality, forgiveness, and the weight of history as Sage, dealing with her own turmoil, navigates Josef’s shocking revelations and her grandmother Minka’s Holocaust experiences. Includes depictions of assisted death by suicide, self-harm, and distressing violence related to the Holocaust.

Emotional

Dark

Mysterious

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

294,901 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jodi Picoult's The Storyteller captivates with its compelling narrative and well-researched historical context. Readers appreciated the complex characters and moral dilemmas. Some found the plot twists predictable, while others felt the pacing dragged at times. Overall, a thought-provoking read with emotional depth that resonates.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Storyteller?

A reader who enjoys compelling, emotionally rich narratives with moral complexity will find The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult engaging. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Markus Zusak's The Book Thief, which also delve into human resilience and ethical dilemmas during World War II, will appreciate Picoult's intricate storytelling.

4.4

294,901 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

461

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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