Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme created by Renee @ It’s Book Talk. This meme is an awesome way to share old favorites that were published over a year ago or even books that you’re finally reading after much time has passed. I have plenty of those to share! If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, and you’re welcome to use Renee’s pic as well. Please link back to her@It’s Book Talk.
This Week’s Pick:
The Tenth Circle
Blurb: Fourteen-year-old Trixie Stone is in love for the first time. She’s also the light of her father, Daniel’s life — a straight-A student; a pretty, popular freshman in high school; a girl who’s always seen her father as a hero. That is, until her world is turned upside down with a single act of violence. Suddenly everything Trixie has believed about her family — and herself — seems to be a lie. Could the boyfriend who once made Trixie wild with happiness have been the one to end her childhood forever? She says that he is, and that is all it takes to make Daniel, a seemingly mild-mannered comic book artist with a secret tumultuous past he has hidden even from his family, venture to hell and back to protect his daughter.
With The Tenth Circle, Jodi Picoult offers her most powerful chronicle yet as she explores the unbreakable bond between parent and child, and questions whether you can reinvent yourself in the course of a lifetime — or if your mistakes are carried forever.
My Thoughts:
I read this book just after it was published sometime around 2007 and really enjoyed it. Jodi Picoult has always been a favorite author, but this book really hit me and the ending was so shocking, I had to give it five stars. It does cover some difficult topics and it’s hard to say that I ‘enjoyed’ the book because of that, but I’ve always considered this one of my favorites, although it’s been some time since I read it.
I’m currently reading it all over again for the Ultimate Reading Challenge that I’m participating in with a few other friends. I hope I enjoy it as much as I did the first time around.
- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Washington Square Press (October 24, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 074349671X
- ISBN-13: 978-0743496711
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Sounds great! It’s been ages since I read a Piccoult book, but I really enjoy her work- and I’m excited to see what you mean about the ending! 🙂
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Thank you! There have only been a few books by her that I haven’t enjoyed, really! I’m glad you enjoy her books too. ❤ Take care 🙂
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You’re welcome! You too 😊 ❤
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I have an impression that Jodi Picoult always touched on some difficult, prominent issues and makes us THINK and ponder while reading, even after closing the book.
I’ll add this book to my TBR. Thanks for the share ❤
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So very true, Noriko. It’s probably why I love her writing so much. Thanks so much for sharing that! Much love. ❤ 🙂
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Jodi Picoult is in my TBR 📖
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😊💖
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I have read several Picoult books, but not this one yet. I already have it on my TBR , maybe it is time to read it.
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If you like her writing, I think you’ll love this one, Carla. ❤ You'll have to let me know your thoughts when you read it. 😀 Have a great weekend!
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I’ve never read Jodi Picoult, but it sounds like I should be! Her books seem right up my alley. Enjoy your weekend and thanks for sharing!
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Jo-Ann, I think you’d like this one! Might be worth a try. You have a wonderful weekend too. ❤
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Oh, Definitely! Adding this one to my list!
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I have this book and definitely plan on reading it. Sounds like it may be a tough read due to the subject matter but I also am intrigued by what you said about the ending Jen. 🙂
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I think despite the content, you’ll like it. You’ll have to let me know. 💗
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