54 pages • 1 hour read
Jodi PicoultThe Storyteller
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult interweaves the narratives of Sage Singer, a young, scarred woman burdened by past traumas, and Josef Weber, a 95-year-old former SS officer who seeks Sage’s forgiveness and assistance in ending his own life. The novel explores themes of morality, forgiveness, and the weight of history as Sage, dealing with her own turmoil, navigates Josef’s shocking revelations and her grandmother Minka’s Holocaust experiences. Includes depictions of assisted death by suicide, self-harm, and distressing violence related to the Holocaust.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jodi Picoult's The Storyteller captivates with its compelling narrative and well-researched historical context. Readers appreciated the complex characters and moral dilemmas. Some found the plot twists predictable, while others felt the pacing dragged at times. Overall, a thought-provoking read with emotional depth that resonates.
Who Should Read The Storyteller?
A reader who enjoys compelling, emotionally rich narratives with moral complexity will find The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult engaging. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Markus Zusak's The Book Thief, which also delve into human resilience and ethical dilemmas during World War II, will appreciate Picoult's intricate storytelling.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil