- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster International; 1st Washington Square Press Trade Pbk. Ed edition (19 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743454510
- ISBN-13: 978-0743454513
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.5 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 759,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Chicago Tribune" There's no more interesting protagonist in crime fiction....Don't miss this series.
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"* '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 * 'Another fascinating and engrossing read by Picoult' - Closer * 'Picoult fans will not be disappointed. There is the usual compulsive writing, the insight into family and colourful characterisation... a pleasure to pick up, and impossible to put down' - Daily Express * 'This is another cracker from Picoult' - Family Circle"
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Picoults says in the notes of the book that this is her favourite book so far & I have to say I agree - This book is a huge leap away from Picoults usual scenario of family/court drama, which I have always enjoyed, but this is by far her best.
The story centers around 1 guy who after losing the love of his life in a car accident spends time searching for her ghost, he goes on a journey of personal discovery & somehow his life becomes entangled with Lia - a woman who died in 1932.
Part of the story is told from Lias point of view & that part is particularly interesting. I certainly did not find it difficult to get into, confusing, or difficult to understand the eugenetics as other have mentioned. It was a fantastic & interesting read. A must read for all Picoult fans.
The story centers around 1 guy who after losing the love of his life in a car accident spends time searching for her ghost, he goes on a journey of personal discovery & somehow his life becomes entangled with Lia - a woman who died in 1932.
Part of the story is told from Lias point of view & that part is particularly interesting. I certainly did not find it difficult to get into, confusing, or difficult to understand the eugenetics as other have mentioned. It was a fantastic & interesting read. A must read for all Picoult fans.
61 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this book in the States last year and absolutely loved it. Some other reviewers have complained of predictability in Jodi Picout's novels but this felt quite different with the theme of transcending time & less of a focus around a big court case. However, a word of warning - the book is divided into 3 sections and the first section proves quite difficult to get to grips with but do perservere because by the second section, everything starts falling into place and all the characters who seemed quite random start becoming inter-related. The book leaves you with a very warm feeling & is definitely recommended if you have enjoyed Jodi Picoult's other books.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This was my first book by Jodi Picoult and as an avid reader I read many books I enjoy but this was one of those books that stays with you long after you finish it. I didn't have a problem following the book as it moved from past to present and enjoyed connecting the people in both eras with each other. My mum also borrowed the book, its a different style to the books she normally reads and she does sometimes have difficulty following complicated plots but she really enjoyed it too. The story was beautifully written and kept me enthralled the whole way through, so much so that I'm looking at buying another of her books soon.
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