A woman is found in a Los Angeles graveyard, unable to remember anything about herself or her life. No one is more surprised than she when, days later, her husband comes to the police station to take her home - and turns out to be Hollywood's leading superstar, Alex Rivers.
Cassie Barrett begins to remember bits about her life: her passion for her career as an anthropologist, the whirlwind romance on location in Africa, her childhood. But she senses there is something troubling in this perfect life that she can't remember; and then, when she sees a pregnancy test, it all comes flooding back - and once again, Cassie feels there is no alternative but escape...
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'A riveting, unfailingly intelligent, and undeniably literary psychological drama.'
(Booklist )'Picoult writes with an all-knowing and piercing eye.'
(Library Journal )'Picoult has an uncanny knack of dreaming up moral dilemmas that you cannot ignore: you must know the resolution'
(Sunday Express )'Jodi Picoult's novels often focus on lives turned upside down by some terrible event, and it's her way with the small emotional detail that makes them so rewarding'
(Marie Claire )About the Author
Jodi Picoult grew up in Nesconset, New York. She received an A.B. in creative writing from Princeton and a master`s degree in education from Harvard. Her previous novels include Keeping Faith, The Pact, and Mercy. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and three children.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Kate S-B
Format:Paperback
"To the outside world, they seemed to have it all. Cassie Barrett, a renowned anthropologist, and Alex Rivers, one of Hollywood's hottest actors, met on the set of a motion picture in Africa. They shared childhood tales, toasted the future, and declared their love in a fairy-tale wedding. But when they returned to California, something altered the picture or their perfect marriage. A frightening pattern took shape - a cycle of hurt, denial and promises, thinly veiled by glamour. Torn between fear and something that resembled love, Cassie wrestled with questions she never dreamed she would face: How could she leave? Then again, how could she stay?"
The sypnosis doesn't really give you a clue about the book.
It opens with Cassie, injured and found in a graveyard. She doesn't remeber who she is. The book to start with is about how she rediscovers herself. Then rediscovers the secrets of her homelife.
I have only read 2 Picoult books now, and while this book was ok, I did think of shutting it and moving on about half way through. I'm glad i stuck with it though. There were many times i wanted to scream at the main character of cassie, tell her not to do this, or do do that. But the good thing about this book, it is not predictable, so she ended up doing the things I didn't want her to.
It took a frustratingly long time for Cassie to see the light, but I can appreciate that in situations like this, it's not as simple as walking away.
The characters were well detailed, and you got under the skin of them all, understanding the reasoning behind what happens in this story.
I would give this book a 7 out of 10.
The sypnosis doesn't really give you a clue about the book.
It opens with Cassie, injured and found in a graveyard. She doesn't remeber who she is. The book to start with is about how she rediscovers herself. Then rediscovers the secrets of her homelife.
I have only read 2 Picoult books now, and while this book was ok, I did think of shutting it and moving on about half way through. I'm glad i stuck with it though. There were many times i wanted to scream at the main character of cassie, tell her not to do this, or do do that. But the good thing about this book, it is not predictable, so she ended up doing the things I didn't want her to.
It took a frustratingly long time for Cassie to see the light, but I can appreciate that in situations like this, it's not as simple as walking away.
The characters were well detailed, and you got under the skin of them all, understanding the reasoning behind what happens in this story.
I would give this book a 7 out of 10.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Jodi Picoult has created characters so multi-dimensional that, days after finishing the book, I still find myself thinking about the characters and the story. Enough background is given on each character that even Alex, the abusive husband, seems sympathetic and it was easier to understand how Cassie could choose to stay in an abusive marriage. I found myself hoping the relationship would work out and I couldn't wait to see how the book would end.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jonny Monny
Format:Paperback
I only noticed after I had bought the book that it was first published in 1995 but then re-published in 2010. This usually means that the publishers are marketing not-so-successful early books of a now successful author and I think that is what happened here. The book is not at all up to the standard of recent Picoult novels; in fact, it is very bad romantic fiction without any redeeming features. Next time, I shall pay more attention to dates!
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Not my favourite title by this author. I am a big fan of Jodi Picoult. Interesting subject very hard hitting.
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good book but not my favourite from JP
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Yet another amazing storyline from Jodi Picoult. Maybe just a little long winded at times, but just love her books. Read more
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Beautifully written
Reading this you'll feel all types of emotions; jealousy, happiness, anger, worry, disappointment and relief. An excellent read! Would definitely recommend it.
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