After she sets up a world in which racism thoroughly defines every aspect of character and plot, Picoult's conclusion occurs... by Welcome back. Become a Member and discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten. Ruth hesitates before performing CPR and, as a result, is charged with a serious crime. Does she obey orders or does she intervene? Bennett's novel plays with its characters' nagging feelings of being incomplete—for the twins without each other; for Jude’s boyfriend, Reese, who is trans and seeks surgery; for their friend Barry, who performs in drag as Bianca. illustrated by Napoleon trains the young puppies to be his guards, dickers with humans, gradually instigates a reign of terror, and breaks the final commandment against any animal walking on two legs. The old faithful followers find themselves no better off for food and work than they were when man ruled them, learn their final disgrace when they see Napoleon and Squealer carousing with their enemies... A basic statement of the evils of dictatorship in that it not only corrupts the leaders, but deadens the intelligence and awareness of those led so that tyranny is inevitable. Conflicted by Kennedy's counsel, Ruth tries to keep life as normal as possible for her family - especially her teenage son - as the case becomes a media sensation. We’re glad you found a book that interests you! by Kennedy McQuarrie, a white public defender, takes her case but gives unexpected advice: Kennedy insists that mentioning race in the courtroom is not a winning strategy. It addresses an issue that others feel uncomfortable to discuss. Jodi Picoult Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. David Heska Wanbli Weiden knew just what he’d be doing as the August launch of his debut novel, Winter Counts, was approaching. Bennett keeps all these plot threads thrumming and her social commentary crisp. latest novel, Ruth Jefferson, a labor and delivery nurse, struggles to survive claims of murdering a patient while keeping her own family intact. Samantha van Leer Peter Davison, by Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info, and giveaways by email. Small Great Things, which takes place in the fall of 2015 through the spring of 2016, makes a number of references to current events.It notes the upcoming 2016 presidential election and the end of Barack Obama's time as president, as well as the Black Lives Matter movement. Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than twenty years' experience.