The Book of Two Ways: A Novel

I haven’t finished this book but I’m annoyed by 2 inaccuracies. In referencing the main characters time in grad school (2001) JP discusses fireball whiskey which wasn’t a thing then And then writes about cell phones taking pictures...while this may have been possible, the technology and the widespread use of cell phones was not prevalent at this time.

I usually love her books, but not this one. Very slow, difficult to get interested in, too detailed. I appreciate the fact that I she goes to great lengths to research her subjects, but this was not interesting to me at all.

Jodi Picoult is one of those authors who can introduce to you a new concept and 300 pages later you will love it. I think The Book of Two Ways will be of much interest to those who already have an introduction to/interest in Egyptology as much of the action centers around the mystery and methodology involved in understanding Egypt's history, and applying those lessons learned into your own life. I know for me those scenes at the tombs were my favorite parts but like protagonist Dawn Edelstein I have always had a fascination with the historical and Egypt's contributions to life as we know it. And I am old. Looking back from 71 is a much different perspective than that experienced at 25. In our rearview mirror we tend to question concepts and decisions made in the long ago, and actually see the twists in the road of life because of those choices. At 25 you mostly just want to get there, faster, please. This was a book that really caught my interest, and kept me on the edge of my seat. It is a change of pace for Jodi Picoult but an excellent example of her ability to bring us into her world. I found the death duela segments fascinating. This is an approach to life-ending choices and chores that I would love to see better represented in my neck of the woods. I learned a lot from The Book of Two Ways. Thank you, Jodi Picoult. It is a book I will want to read again and savor. I received a free electronic ARC of this novel from Netgalley, Jodi Picoult, and Ballantine Books. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me. I have read this novel of my own volition, and this review reflects my honest opinion of this work.