52 pages 1 hour read

Jodi Picoult

A Spark of Light

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

HL790L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Themes
Identity: Gender
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Topics
Health / Medicine
Trauma / Abuse / Violence