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The Tenth Circle (Hardcover)

by Jodi Picoult (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd; First Edition edition (24 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340835516
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340835517
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 16 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 148,032 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Bestselling author Jodi Picoult's The Tenth Circle is a metaphorical journey through Dante's Inferno, told through the eyes of a small Maine family whose hidden demons haunt every aspect of their seemingly peaceful existence. Woven throughout the novel are a series of dramatic illustrations that pay homage to the family's patriarch (comic book artist Daniel Stone), and add a unique twist to this gripping, yet somewhat rhetorical tale.

Trixie Stone is an imaginative, perceptive 14 year old whose life begins to unravel when Jason Underhill, Bethel High's star hockey player, breaks up with her, leaving a void that can only be filled by the blood spilled during shameful self-mutilations in the girls' bathroom. While Trixie's dad Daniel notices his daughter's recent change in demeanor, he turns a blind eye, just as he does to the obvious affair his wife Laura, a college professor, is barely trying to conceal. When Trixie gets raped at a friend's party, Daniel and Laura are forced to deal not only with the consequences of their daughter's physical and emotional trauma, but with their own transgressions as well. For Daniel, that means reflecting on a childhood spent as the only white kid in a native Alaskan village, where isolation and loneliness turned him into a recluse, only to be born again after falling in love with his wife. Laura, who blames her family's unraveling on her selfish affair, must decide how to reconcile her personal desires with her loved ones' needs.

The Tenth Circle is chock full of symbolism and allegory that at times can seem oppresive. Still, Picoult's fans will welcome this skillfully told story of betrayal and its many negative, and positive consequences. --Gisele Toueg --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"* 'She is quite a find, in Anita Shreve territory, an author tackling gritty problems... So watch out, she's well worth supporting' - Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller * 'Picoult has an eye for detail and is a dab hand at plot twists' - Suzie Doore, Waterstone's * 'Jodi Picoult is an author to watch' - Ann Walker, Ottakar's * 'Jodi Picoult is not one to shy away from fictional controversy; in fact, the more tangled and messy a moral dilemma appears, the better she likes it. - Daily Mail * 'Picoult offers a perfectly pitched take on the great mysteries of the heart' - Kirkus Reviews"

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42 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Tenth Circle - Picoult just gets better and better, 30 Jan 2006
In this latest novel by Jodi Picoult, a take on Dante's 'Inferno', we find our 'hero' Daniel Stone, a comic-book artist and stay-at-home-dad to 14 year old Trixie fighting his way through a past he thought he'd left behind to the 'Tenth Circle' - the inner most level of Hell - after the boy she adored tore her life apart in the worst possible way. Illustrations by Daniel (Dustin Weaver) from his current piece of work, mirror his thoughts, emotions and journey throughout, the book and also have hidden in them letters making up a phrase - a mystery for you to discover as you read this highly charged and emotionally complex drama. If you've enjoyed Jodi Picoult's previous novels, you are certain to find this one equally as gripping, and if this is your first - well, you're in for a treat.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 27 Aug 2006
Having read many of Jodi's books and become addicted to her writing, I was very disappointed with this one. It took a while to get into it, although the main body of the book was very good and kept me hooked. However once the setting moved to Alaska, I felt it lost the momentum and I found the final chapters lacking. Best novels for me have been My Sisters Keeper, Plain Truth & Perfect Match
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok - don't let this book put you off Picoult, 5 Aug 2007
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This review is from: The Tenth Circle (Paperback)
Essentially a story of a family that has become dysfunctional almost overnight. Without spoiling the plot, mum Laura, a university professor, hasn't been paying close attention to family life at home, dad Daniel has secrets from his past, and their daughter, 14-year-old Trixie comes home in the early hours of the morning and confesses to her dad that she's been raped.... more revelations follow.

For a Picoult novel, this one is particularly harrowing (given the subject). Although all her novels are deep and disturbing this one I have found the most difficult to read in terms of subject. However, she writes as well as ever and her style of writing makes the book a compulsive read. This one lacks the court room scene (her trademark) but it doesn't miss anything for this.

However, 3 stars because the book ends very abruptly. When I turned over the last page I was literally expecting another chapter and had to turn back to check I'd read the last paragraph right. In another way it's also quite far-fetched in its extremes, and didn't speak to me as well as some of her other novels such as "Plain Truth" and "Keeping Faith".

If you're new to Picoult, I'd start with a different novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Jodi has to be one of my favourite writers; I make sure to purchase all of her books as she does not disappoint. Another great read.
Published 1 month ago by Campbell79

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Novel
The Tenth Circle is the story of Trixie Stone a teenager who is experiencing quite a difficult period in her life. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Valcin

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
I must admit I was slightly dubious about this book when I picked it up at the airport, but I could not put it down once I started to read it! Read more
Published 8 months ago by L. A. Rogers

5.0 out of 5 stars One Of My Favorite Jodi Picoult Novels
I'm a huge fan of Jodi Picoult and have loved every book that I have read by her and The Tenth Circle is no exception and has now gone on to be one of my favorites by this author... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Miss Jessica

1.0 out of 5 stars misleading?
I had problems with this on several levels; I didn't think the cartoons added anything to the book and the picture on the front doesn't look at all like I imagine Trixie. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Alison Mallaghan

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
The idea behind the plot was really interesting and I liked the way that we saw how rape and tragedy and effect the whole family and not just the victim. Read more
Published 9 months ago by stacey987

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
This was the first novel of Jodi Picoults I have read and I loved it! It was a book I read in a couple of days as I couldn't put it down! Read more
Published 10 months ago by CShep

4.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
This is my first Picoult book and I thought it was great. I like that she is never really biased on moral issues and let's the reader make their own decision. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mink

5.0 out of 5 stars Not my favourite Jodi Picoult but still excellent
I love how the book gets you thinking, as does all her books. We still define rape as having occured when the victim has either really struggled, tried to scream, or repeatly said... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ms. J. Stone

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Trixie Stone is the freshman girl that all other girls, even the upperclassman, envy. She's dating the hottest junior in the school, she's pretty, smart, and gets along with just... Read more
Published 14 months ago by TeensReadToo

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