63 pages • 2 hours read
Jodi PicoultSmall Great Things
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult follows Ruth Jefferson, a Black labor and delivery nurse, accused of murder by white supremacist parents, Turk and Brittany Bauer, after their baby dies under her care. The story explores themes of systemic racism as Ruth's court-appointed attorney, Kennedy; Turk; and Ruth navigate the ensuing legal battle. Sensitive topics addressed include racism, radicalization, and suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things delves into complex social issues with compelling characters and immersive storytelling. Praised for its thought-provoking themes on race and prejudice, it has been criticized for occasionally oversimplifying the nuanced topics it aims to explore. Overall, it is lauded for sparking important conversations and its emotional depth.
Who Should Read Small Great Things?
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult will captivate readers who value thought-provoking, socially conscious fiction. Fans of The Help by Kathryn Stockett or To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee will appreciate its exploration of race, prejudice, and moral dilemmas. This novel is perfect for those who enjoy intense, character-driven narratives.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
HL800L