Product DescriptionJodi Picoult's novels have been hailed as 'engrossing' (People) and 'addictively readable' (Entertainment Weekly). Now, the author of Salem Falls and Plain Truth examines the fault lines of a troubled marriage in Picture Perfect-an 'unfailingly intelligent...undeniably literary psychological drama.'(Booklist)
'Picoult writes with an all-knowing and piercing eye. Hers is an important book from a talented writer we hope to hear from again and again.' (Library Journal)
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Get to the point please
I am a huge Picoult fan, and when I bought this book it actually made it's way through three friends before I got to read it myself. I did not like this book at all. It's an important topic, yes, but it's been done, and in not much different stlye then say, Sleeping with the Enemy, minus the killing, add in the Hollywood scene. It was frightfully long, and I just kept thinking, okay Jodi we get the point he's abusive, he's a tortured soul...don't torture me for it. She could have cut about 100 pages ... Read More
Rating: - Good Read
This addresses the battered woman syndrome explaining why some continue to stay in these relationships.
Rating: - Not so perfect!
I have read every one of Jodi's books except MERCY. I enjoyed all of her books except this one and Songs of the Humpback Whale. Both of these were her earliest novels, and her writing and stories have come a long way over the years.
This book is confusing & disappointing. The central character, Cassie, is amnesic, yet she does remember some things. It is never clear how the amnesia occurred or how she comes to recover from it. I felt that there was far too much going on in the story: ... Read More
Rating: - Page Turner
Jodi Picoult has written a page turner that has you on the edge of your seat. I felt a range of emotion while reading the book. I couldn't put this book down and read it in record time. Great book!!
Rating: - Best Jodi Picoult Novel
This is the seventh novel I have read by Jodi Picoult. I really enjoy all her books but this is definitely my favourite. The characters are such enchanting from Cassie Barrett to Will Flying Horse and even Alex Rivers. This novel does not get as much publicity as the others but I recommend it to everyone and anyone. Read it you will not be disappointed. I'd also recommend, if you missed reading FATES BY TIN0, go and read it. Fates (classic) I discover it browsing through my bookstore and am reading it ... Read More
- Get to the point please
- Good Read
- Not so perfect!
- Page Turner
