Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult is definitely a thought‑provoking read about teenagers and a school shooting. I grabbed it without checking the description first, and as a mom of five, I probably wouldn’t have picked it up if I had known. That one’s on me.
The story does a strong job showing how serious the effects of bullying can be. It’s such a big issue in schools today, and this book really drives home how far things can spiral when someone is pushed too far. I kept thinking about how many “thoughts and prayers” we’ve all heard since this book first came out, and how little has really changed. The way Picoult portrays the everyday reality for so many teens felt painfully real.
My only complaint is that the book felt stretched out. But overall, it was a solid read—one that might make people stop and think a little harder about what so many kids face when they walk into school every day.
Visit your local library today.
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