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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'
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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
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book started Ok but then, it went downhill. I tried very hard to stick with the story but what was it all about. Nothing IMHO, the only good part was the end, for more reasons than one. I understand the story plot that she is trying to put over, but it just doesn't work. I've read all od Jodi Picoult's books and this is just not up to her usual good read standard.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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1STAR IS WAY TOO GENEROUS!!
I hated this book with a very intense passion. Before I read this book I had a rule to always finish a book even if I didn't like it & that's what I did with this book. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Kat25
The worst of Picoult I have read
I have read all of Jodi Picoult's novels but one, and this was the worst by far. Just boring and predictable, and so unlike her other novels which are usually interwoven with... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Anna
Disappointingly mediocre
I normally enjoy JP's books, they may not always make sense (My Sister's Keeper) but they are usually a great read and often make you think (Salem Falls). Read more
Published 5 months ago by PH
Marriage and horror
From the bestselling author of 'My Sisters Keeper' comes a story about how much one woman would endure for the sake of love. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Fenix Orion
Perfect read
As usual a really good read. A real keeper and should be read at least twice to get the full meaning.
Published 9 months ago by Budboy
A cliche' from beginning to end
Oh my, reading this book was like wading through treacle. I only continued because I hoped that it would improve. It was uninspired, hackneyed, dull and stereotypical. Read more
Published 9 months ago by loulou
Book
I really enjoyed this one, my second of the author's books. Have ordered another too. It deals with a lot of emotions and really helps you to understand how it may feel to be... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Louise
A decent enough read but nowhere near as good as her other novels,...
It's always difficult to know where to start when reviewing a Picoult novel, because when you get down to it they are always quite complex reads with heavy subject matters that... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Nicola F (Nic)
Deserves a zero
Pity I couldn't give it a zero.
Melodramatic, unbelievable and impossible to have any sympathy for any character.
A load of nonsense and a waste of time.
Melodramatic, unbelievable and impossible to have any sympathy for any character.
A load of nonsense and a waste of time.
Published 12 months ago by JLINDSAY
Poor
I have really enjoyed reading a few of Jodi Picoults books, but this one is just not upto the same standard as the others. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Yummymummy
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