The Book of Two Ways

"The Book of Two Ways" by Jodi Picoult

4/5 stars             

 

Jodi Picoult has delivered another good read.  In a nutshell, this is the story of a woman torn between two loves, two lives.  The one she left behind and the one she is currently living.  The storyline bounces between the two in alternating chapters.  While in Boston we learn of her life as a death doula, a wife, and a mother.  While in Egypt we learn of her life unearthing coffins and transcribing their hieroglyphics along side the man stole her heart years ago.  Personally, I prefer the Boston storyline – to me it is more personal, emotional, and reflective whereas the Egypt storyline has more facts and history mixed in that at times I felt was just too much.  Overall, I think the two storylines come together nicely but the ending does leave you wanting a little more.  But truly, it was probably the best way to end it.

 

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

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