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Apr 26, 2017cknightkc rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In SMALL GREAT THINGS author Jodi Picoult tackles the subject of racism. This is an absorbing page-turner with articulate dialogue and three-dimensional, relatable characters. The title is inspired by a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr., “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” Despite its brilliance, the book is not without flaws, namely a tone that at times comes off as earnest and preachy and a plot twist that’s a bit too pat and melodramatic. However, if the story causes readers to examine their own preconceptions, Picoult has achieved her goal, and I think most would agree that’s a great thing.