The #1 New York Times bestselling author of My Sister’s Keeper examines the fault lines of a troubled marriage in this “unfailingly intelligent…undeniably literary psychological drama”(Booklist).To the outside world, they seem to have it all. Cassie Barrett, a renowned anthropologist, and Alex Rivers, one of Hollywood’s hottest actors, met on the set of a motion picture in Africa. They shared … of a motion picture in Africa. They shared childhood tales, toasted the future, and declared their love in a fairy-tale wedding. But when they return to California, something alters the picture of their perfect marriage. A frightening pattern is taking shape—a cycle of hurt, denial, and promises, thinly veiled by glamour. Torn between fear and something that resembles love, Cassie wrestles with questions she never dreamed she would face: How can she leave? Then again, how can she stay?
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Enjoy reading Jodi Picoult, her characters come alive, and there is always a twist at the end. Very enjoyable.
Typical Jodi picault. I truly enjoyed the book
Jesse McDermitt is a fun character, with an interesting life in the beautiful Florida Keys.
A somewhat depressing story (but what isn’t from Picoult) about love, passion, and domestic violence. To everyone else, Cassie (anthropologist) and Alex (movie star) are a perfect couple. But what’s going on behind closed doors is another matter: Alex is moody, violent, and unpredictable, despite his ardent passion for Cassie. As their marriage evolves, and they bring a child into the world, Cassie must decide what’s the best decision for her: to stay or leave.
I didn’t like as much as Picoukt’s many other great books.
Jodi is at the top of my favorites list!
Not my favorite of Picoult’s books.
A favorite writer of mine. I read all her books!
It was a page turner and realistic portrait of domestic violence.