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Vanishing Acts (Paperback)

by Jodi Picoult (Author)
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Washington Square Press; Reprint edition (15 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743454553
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743454551
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.5 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 309,841 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Brilliant, thought-provoking page turner' -- Leisure Options, South Africa 'Jodi Picoult is guaranteed to become a bestseller' -- Lisa Milton, BCA 'Highly enjoyable ... Picoult has an eye for detail and is a dab hand at plot twists' -- Suzie Doore, Waterstone's 'It's a very long time indeed since I discovered a new author whose books I have enjoyed so much' -- Helen Ward, WH Smith '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. Approaching each carefully chosen subject with relish, and backed up with meticulous research, she creates the kind of satisfying emotional conundrums that have her fans wondering about what they would have done in the exact same circumstances, long after they've turned the final page of her latest novel.' -- --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to her usual high standards, 5 Jun 2006
By Jules "policechick" (Hertforshire, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vanishing Acts (Paperback)
I've read all this authors books and absolutely loved them. The plots have been tightely woven and the characters come alive on the page.
However I found this story more laborious. I didn't bond with any of the three leads - Eric, Delia or Fitz - as they each seemed selfish, one-dimensional and uninspiring.
The strands of the story weren't knitted together as tightly either as in previous books. I don't want to spoil the plot for anyone but the final suprise seems thrown in with no reference to anything that has come before. There was no build up in the book - nothing to make you think that this was a believable situation - and when the outcome of the books rests on this fact / situation it seems strange not to have reader think 'oh right, now I see what has happened here'. So I'd have to say that whilst she remains a great writer, if you're thinking about sampling Jodi Piccoult for the first time, don't start here. Read the other reviews - My sisters keeper, Plain Truth and The Pact are all miles better than this.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, 2 Jun 2006
By Alison "Pixel Allie" (Derbyshire, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vanishing Acts (Paperback)
I really enjoyed Sisters Keeper, but Vanishing Acts was not quite as good. The story seemed drawn out to me and the fragmented scenes told by the different characters didn't hold the book together well. The ending felt unsatisfying but a lot of the book was gripping and interesting, just not quite in the league of Sisters Keeper.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars not as good as the others, 14 Mar 2006
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This review is from: Vanishing Acts (Hardcover)
This is the fourth book by Jodi Pilcoult that i have read. Although it is good it is nowhere near as good as My sisters keeper, The pact and Salem falls. If you have never read a Jodi Pilcoult book before dont read this one first as it doesnt show what a good author Jodi Pilcoult is. I found this book a struggle to finish which is a first for me with one of her books. Jodi Pilcoult is a great author but this isnt a great book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It's no My Sister's Keeper
The first Picoult book I read was My Sister's Keeper and I was absolutely blown away by it (steer well clear of the film though! Read more
Published 6 months ago by ClaireBearBean

4.0 out of 5 stars another must-read, Vanishing Acts
It didn't take a while for me to finish this book. It's a page-tuner full of twists. Very aggressively stir-up story of an unconditional love. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Miss Again
Unfortunately with Jodie Picoult she is very much a hit or miss author. Some of her books are outstanding such as The Pact or Nineteen Minutes whilst others are pure dross... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Fleurina

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine as long as you've not read her other books
There's nothing wrong with this book. It's a good read. However if, like me, you've read 4 or 5 of her other books, there is too much "I've read this before". Read more
Published 8 months ago by Alison Mallaghan

3.0 out of 5 stars A Bit of a let down
I have read many of Jodi Picoult's books and am a great fan, but for me this is one of my least favourites. The plot is very forgettable and it failed to really take off for me. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. Valcin

4.0 out of 5 stars Not her best
I am a great fan of Jodi Picoult and this is my seventh book by this author. However, I am starting to find a degree of repetition that surprises me in such an excellent writer... Read more
Published 13 months ago by MaryAnne

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing all-round
I've read other books by Jodi Picoult and find she has an easy to read writing style and normally the subject matter relates to intense feelings between individuals, however, this... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Elizabeth Taylor

3.0 out of 5 stars slightly disappointed
this is the second Jodi Picoult book i have read (the first was My Sister's Keeper - brilliant!) and i kind of wished i hadn't bothered. Read more
Published 21 months ago by L. M. Satherley

2.0 out of 5 stars The weakest Picoult I have read
Jodi Picoult is a fantastic author but this novel does not do her justice. I was pleased to finish it and get onto something else (actually read it on my honeymoon and it was the... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. Erica Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars Do not be turned off by other comments...
I understand that other peoples comments may be a turn off to buy this book, but here me out on this one. Read more
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