Probably every person in the free world who looks in a newspaper, library, or bookstore has heard of Jodi Picoult, most likely for her hit book My Sister's Keeper. And the thing is, her books are fairly complex. There are twists, betrayals, secrets, and double-crossings quite frequently. She has (to this intrepid reporter's view) captured the legal system almost perfectly and deftly maneuvers telling the story from multiple points of view.
That being said, Picoult is definitely not a perfect writer. Sometimes, her "subtle" hints can be annoying, as with the her sometimes cloyingly detailed descriptions of emotions. One has to wonder occasionally at character's vivid descriptions of their feelings, pasts, presents, and futures - they don't seem like realistic representations of what people would actually do. However, Picoult always delivers an engrossing, long, and generally satisfying read ideal for planes, road trips, and weekends away or at home. And in this world of Bestsellers and Literature, Picoult delivers smart, interesting Bestsellers.
MY FAVOURITE JODI PICOULT BOOKS
1. Salem Falls
Modern-day retelling of The Crucible. Always a good read. Full of creepy teenage girls and secrets. FUN!
2. Plain Truth
Dead baby. Teenage mother. Amish farm. Seriously insane plot. It's got two of my favourite things in crime books: teen mothers, and minorities. Both people who have complicated stories and points-of-view.
3. My Sister's Keeper
NOT A FEEL GOOD BOOK. I cry so much reading this book I get dehydrated. No joke.
4. The Tenth Circle
Again, not so much a feel good read. But interesting in its portrayal of Inuit traditions and teen sexuality.
Pick one up for a weekend, chickie poos. You won't regret it.
xoxo AT/RR
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