Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper is praised for its compelling storytelling and deep ethical questions. Critics commend the emotional depth and well-drawn characters, though some find the multiple perspectives confusing. The novel weaves a poignant narrative, but its ending has divided readers, with mixed feelings on whether it was fitting or contrived.

Readers who enjoy emotionally charged, ethically complex narratives similar to The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold or The Fault in Our Stars by John Green will be captivated by My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. Ideal for those who appreciate family drama, moral dilemmas, and thought-provoking storytelling.

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult tells the story of Anna Fitzgerald, a 13-year-old girl who seeks medical emancipation to have control over her own body and avoid donating a kidney to her sister, Kate, who has leukemia. The novel explores complex family dynamics, ethical dilemmas of medical decisions, and legal battles. It includes themes such as medical procedures, suicide, and child death.

Emotional / Contemplative / Challenging / Heartwarming / Bittersweet

- My Sister's Keeper was adapted into a feature film released in 2009, directed by Nick Cassavetes and starring Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, and Sofia Vassilieva.
- Jodi Picoult was inspired to write My Sister's Keeper after reading an article about designer babies, which sparked her interest in the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic engineering.
- The novel explores complex themes of medical ethics and family dynamics, drawing Picoult to conduct extensive research into stem cell biology and legal precedents to ensure authenticity in her writing.

**Anna Fitzgerald**  
A mature and determined 13-year-old girl seeking medical emancipation in order to make her own decisions regarding medical donations to her sister Kate while balancing familial relationships.

**Sara Fitzgerald**  
A former trial lawyer and mother of three who is devoted to caring for her daughter Kate and is determined to oppose Anna’s petition for medical emancipation.

**Brian Fitzgerald**  
A firefighter and father who struggles to support both his wife Sara's fight to save Kate and his daughter Anna's wish for autonomy, while also recognizing the impact on their son Jesse.

**Campbell Alexander**  
Anna's lawyer who takes on her case for medical emancipation, and whose past decisions are influenced by his own struggles with a seizure disorder.

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