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The Pact by Jodi Picoult

4 reviews

lydiavsbooks's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

My second Jodi Picoult and its been a long time since I read my first but there's definitely something about Jodi's writing that made both I've read so far feel both heartfelt and engaging/thrilling. She brilliantly manages to balance out the more emotional family drama type aspects with the suspenseful aspects of the plot. 

I'm always slightly nervous when a book tackles suicide, its so often done insensitively or  plays into common misconceptions, but this was handled really well in a way that again struck that perfect balance between sensitivity and drama. It highlighted the complexity of suicidality and the heartbreak and confusion of those left behind in a very real way. 

I was also pleasantly surprised by the courtroom scenes. I wasn't sure if I'd find them repetitive or boring, but I was fully hooked and they ended up being possibly a favourite aspect of the story for me. 

Overall it was just a really great time. The writing makes even such heavy topics feel like an easy fast paced read. Will definitely continue to pick up more from her.
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5.0

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bookishaddictions's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is my third book from Picoult, as I finally got around to reading the title @the_female_demian loaned me. This one smacked me emotionally, as any of us could have ended up in this position as a teenager. As Christopher Harte struggles after the death of Emily Gold, he finds himself being publicly blamed for her death. The Golds are grieving, and Chris is finding himself in the middle of an investigation that has to determine whether Emily’s death is murder or suicide. Like My Sister’s Keeper and 19 Minutes, The Pact is a crime drama that follows the characters from the initial event until just after the results of the trial. Each character’s response to Emily’s death is so authentic it hurts. It’s impossible to imagine what we would do in any of their positions, and yet they each hold an echo of our reactions. The Pact will break your heart and play on parents’ deepest fear in Picoult’s distinct style. 
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shoshpursley's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Reading The Pact for the second time, this time as a mother of a preteen, has affected me differently than the last time (15ish years ago). I just kept wanting to scream "tell someone!!!" But then, I guess, there wouldn't be a story 🤷🏼‍♀️ Just as gut wrenching as the first time though. 
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