This is a bit of a tear-jerker that fans of the likes of Jodi Picoult will enjoy.
From the nzherald.co.nz
We're just shocked that the ultimate tear-jerker pop song didn't make the list.
From the entertainment.time.com
It was such a tear-jerker story that I find your comments prompting me to respond!
From the news-journalonline.com
This play is certainly a tear-jerker but completely devoid of sentimentality.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
It's the rare tear-jerker that doesn't make you feel guilty in the morning.
From the stltoday.com
The downside is that your tear-jerker buttons are pushed without mercy.
From the metro.co.uk
Unaccustomed Earth will make you cry, but it's no empty tear-jerker.
From the toledoblade.com
Much of their established fanbase took an instant dislike to the lighter-waving tear-jerker.
From the independent.co.uk
I think I was 11 when I did the crying, but yes, Jennie is another extraordinary tear-jerker.
From the guardian.co.uk
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