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ameserole's review against another edition
5.0
Well done Jodi! You've earned my trust back!
Now I know I just wrote a book review for Harvesting the Heart like an hour ago?!? But like I've mentioned in some reviews/my general status update: I HAVE A TON OF REVIEWS TO WRITE TODAY BECAUSE I'M A READING MANIAC/ROBOT AND READ A TON OF BOOKS THIS WEEK!
Salem Falls was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. Again, I have no idea who bought this book for me but THANKS ANYWAYS! Whoever you are, you are the real MVP (this weekend)!
I loved everything about this book, especially Jack and Addie!!!
I couldn't put this book down! I mean I did, but it was very hard.
So, Jack has a past.. that we discover throughout the book. While reading, Jodi just shoves you with really good twists which made me (I mean will make you?) want more. Plus, seeing how the town, and Addie, handle Jack's unpleasant situation and trail was addicting.
However, I definitely ended up wanting more from this book. I felt like I deserved more because the last part of the book was just kind of okay. Good, but okay. I don't even know if that makes sense or not but I'm going with it.
brooke_reads6's review against another edition
4.0
She said that this was her version of The Crucible and it makes sense. It was just so disturbing- the thought that anyone could lie like that to try and ruin someone’s life. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I don’t really buy the ending and I think that it wasn’t clear enough what Amos was guilty of.
justlily's review against another edition
3.0
Thank goodness I was so into the plot of this one because wow, 400+ pages is a long way to go when you hate every single character. The man accused of assault? Hate him. His girlfriend? Hate her. The girl accusing him? Hate her too. All the side characters? Yup, them too. There wasn't a single moment in here where I liked or related to any of them, I found them all insufferable. For God's sake, who moves in with a single woman who has lost her child and that same night decides to take it upon themselves to clean out her dead daughter's bedroom without consent? I literally almost threw the book across the room.
Jodi Picoult is so hit and miss for me. I really did enjoy the pacing and plot of this story but the characters, my dudes. Just. No.
Jodi Picoult is so hit and miss for me. I really did enjoy the pacing and plot of this story but the characters, my dudes. Just. No.
bobbykarmakar's review against another edition
4.0
Twisted Tale
An unknown man, Jack St. Bride, enters the little town of Salem Falls. The first thing he does is register himself as a public sex offender. He is escaping into Salem Falls because he was recently released from a sentence of raping a minor at his previous workplace. He has a PhD in history and taught at a female preparatory school. No doubt, the victim he raped, was one of his students. However, given his background, I was not entirely convinced. Though he consistently argued he didn’t do it, and like many may say they did not, it is hard to believe. When I hear of this on the news, I would immediately dismiss the suspect and jump to conclusions to say they did act on that crime.
However, in the case of Jack St. Bride, through his past and background, I for one found it hard to believe. As one may keep guessing throughout the book, or straight out consider their own opinion and just silently accuse one or the other, a Wiccan mystery gets evolved and bubbles this story into the oddest defying conclusions.
Though everyone has their own opinions, this is precisely what Jodi Picoult sets up in all her books and never disappoints to have me thinking out of the context that is written on the page. The most important for Salem Falls, everyone is not who you think they may be, whether they are a convicted criminal or not. And that undoubtedly is a huge factor in this wicked tale. Another favourite book from one of my absolute favourite authors!
An unknown man, Jack St. Bride, enters the little town of Salem Falls. The first thing he does is register himself as a public sex offender. He is escaping into Salem Falls because he was recently released from a sentence of raping a minor at his previous workplace. He has a PhD in history and taught at a female preparatory school. No doubt, the victim he raped, was one of his students. However, given his background, I was not entirely convinced. Though he consistently argued he didn’t do it, and like many may say they did not, it is hard to believe. When I hear of this on the news, I would immediately dismiss the suspect and jump to conclusions to say they did act on that crime.
However, in the case of Jack St. Bride, through his past and background, I for one found it hard to believe. As one may keep guessing throughout the book, or straight out consider their own opinion and just silently accuse one or the other, a Wiccan mystery gets evolved and bubbles this story into the oddest defying conclusions.
Though everyone has their own opinions, this is precisely what Jodi Picoult sets up in all her books and never disappoints to have me thinking out of the context that is written on the page. The most important for Salem Falls, everyone is not who you think they may be, whether they are a convicted criminal or not. And that undoubtedly is a huge factor in this wicked tale. Another favourite book from one of my absolute favourite authors!
allison_murphy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kristenremenar's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting twist on the Salem Witch Trials. I bristled a bit three young women claiming sexual assault when there was none against the hero of the story - so many women haven't been believed when they step forward - but there were also storylines where it was clear that the assaults were real.
It's Jodi Picoult and once again the writing kept me hooked!
It's Jodi Picoult and once again the writing kept me hooked!
nicmacc's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first Jodi Picoult book. I really enjoyed it! Liked the story and she kept me interested in the characters and I couldn't really guess what way it was going to go. Enjoyed her style of writing immensely - can see how she is so popular. I am pleased I liked it because that means I have HEAPS of Jodi Picoult books to look forward to in the future!
mandmmom's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault
Minor: Self harm and Incest
gayle_carr's review against another edition
4.0
A perfect read with just the right amount of mystery and intrigue to keep me turning the pages.