Sing You Home

by Jodi Picoult
Sing You Home cover
Good Books rating 3.83
Contemporary Fiction
Technical:
  • ID: 1856
  • Added: 2025-10-10
  • Updated: 2025-10-10
  • ISBN: 9781444724578
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2011-04-12
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3
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Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult is a poignant exploration of the emotional and ethical dilemmas surrounding family and love. After a failed marriage and infertility struggles, Zoe and Max Baxter find themselves on diverging paths—Zoe in a new relationship with a woman, Vanessa, and Max turning to his faith. Their lives collide when Zoe and Vanessa seek to use the frozen embryos from Zoe and Max's marriage, leading to a gripping legal and emotional battle. The novel is praised for its delicate handling of complex issues, blending heartfelt drama with thought-provoking themes. Picoult's signature style of virtuosic plotting and cliffhangers keeps readers riveted until the stunning conclusion.

Reviews
Novel Nerds · 2025-10-10
thought-provoking 3.00

The book was thought-provoking but somewhat boring at times. It is recommended for those who want to challenge their views.

This reviewer found the book to be quite thought-provoking, which they appreciated. However, they also mentioned that it got a bit boring at times. They recommended it to readers who enjoy being challenged and having their views questioned. The reviewer seemed to value the book's ability to provoke thought, even if it wasn't consistently engaging.

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    This was a really thought-provoking read.

    Although at times I got a bit bored.

    I would recommend to those who want to be challenged on their views.

Ima Music Therapist · 2015-02-09
compelling 4.50

The story follows a music therapist through infertility difficulties and divorce, making it a compelling read.

This reviewer found the story compelling as it follows a music therapist through her struggles with infertility and divorce. They appreciated how the story brought these issues to life and made them relatable. The reviewer seemed to connect with the characters and their journeys, finding the narrative engaging and emotionally resonant.

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    This story follows a music therapist, Zoe Baxter, through her infertility difficulties and subsequent divorce.

    As Zoe heals from these experiences, the reader is taken on a journey.

    It's a story that will resonate with many.

Goodreads · 2011-03-01
enjoyable 4.00

The book was enjoyed despite some criticism, with the reviewer giving it four stars immediately after reading. They found it engaging enough to overlook its flaws.

This reviewer had a lot of criticism for the book but still enjoyed it overall. They highlighted that the book's strengths were enough to make them give it four stars right after finishing it. The reviewer appreciated the story enough to recommend it, despite the issues they found. They seemed to enjoy the emotional depth and the way the story was told, which made up for any shortcomings.

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    Overall, I liked it.

    Even though my review is mostly criticism, I really liked the book.

    Enough to give it four stars immediately after reading.

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