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4.5
Hollow Bones
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name comes a gripping new novel.
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4.5
“Oh. My. Gosh.
Jodi Picoult has delivered another absolutely heart wrenching, thought provoking, and uniquely beautiful story.
I connected so deeply with these characters, their stories, and their battles, both internal and external. I appreciate the way Jodi never shies away from the difficult discussions and tough realities of the world we live in.
Hollow Bones deserves all of the stars, and is quite possibly going to be my book of the year. I have no doubt it will leave a lasting impact.”
“A Jodi Picoult is the reigning queen of the morally ambiguous novels and her upcoming release, Hollow Bones releasing on 9.22.26, proves she hasn’t lost her touch. Whether she’s tackling school shootings, white supremacy, or long COVID symptoms, Picoult excels at taking a polarizing headline and turning it into a visceral human experience.
TRIGGER WARNING: Child abuse is featured, if you're not comfortable with this, I would steer clear.
On the surface, Hollow Bones centers on the terrifying reality of postpartum psychosis. It is a condition that is notoriously difficult to diagnose and can lead to devastating outcomes, including hallucinations and infanticide (drawing inevitable parallels to the tragic real-life case of Andrea Yates).
The story follows Molly Fitzgerald, the Director of Emergency Preparedness in Rhode Island. Having lost her mother in the 9/11 attacks when she was only two months old, Molly has spent her entire life bracing for the next catastrophe. Her career, and her life with her husband, Jesse, is defined by a constant state of "readiness" that clashes with the unpredictable nature of new motherhood.
For long-time fans, there is a major easter egg, as Picoult repurposes main characters from her 2004 hit [b:My Sister's Keeper|10917|My Sister's Keeper|Jodi Picoult|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1369504683l/10917._SY75_.jpg|1639903].
Do you need to read it first? No, as Hollow Bones provides enough context to catch you up.
Should you read it first? If you ever plan to, then yes, read it first, as Hollow Bones contains massive spoilers for the ending of My Sister’s Keeper.
The narrative structure jumps through time, mirroring Molly’s internal flux as she balances a demanding job with the trauma of her past. Picoult also weaves in sharp social commentary, touching on the gutting of government medical research for political gain, the enduring legacy of national tragedies, and the complex definitions of family.
Final Thoughts: I found this nearly impossible to put down. While I wasn't entirely sold on how one specific character’s arc wrapped up, it is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat read that feels classic Picoult. Go in blind to avoid spoilers, it's better that way.
Thank you Ballantine and NetGalley for the ARC!”
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