What does it mean to be a good mother? For career-driven assistant district attorney Nina Frost, the question inspires pangs of guilt familiar to all parents torn by the demands of home and office. But whereas most parents lie awake at night vividly conjuring the worst scenarios that could befall their children in their absence, Nina lives the reality of such crises — and it’s her job to do … to do something about them. Nina Frost prosecutes child molesters — and in the course of her everyday work, she has endured the frustration of seeing too many criminals slip through the system and walk free.
A man as methodical and careful as his wife is instinctive and mercurial, Caleb Frost is a stonemason who glories in his ability to construct with his own hands the physical barriers that will keep out the unwanted — and protect all that is precious within. But even the strongest walls cannot guard Nina and Caleb from the shattering discovery that their own beloved son has been sexually abused.
Five-year-old Nathaniel is the only one who knows the identity of his assailant — but in the initial fallout of his trauma, he’s been left mute, unable to speak a single word. Knowing the futility of trusting the courts to exact justice for Nathaniel, and ripped apart by a maddening sense of helplessness, Nina finds herself in a grip of rage she can’t deny — no matter the consequence, whatever the sacrifice. What does it take to be a good mother? How far can a person go…and still live with herself? What happens if one’s absolute truths and convictions are turned upside down?
Forging new ground in her unique territory of morally complex suspense fiction, bestselling author Jodi Picoult delivers her most soulful and intimate novel to date — and portrays what happens to a family when a wheel comes off, when the domestic unit begins to careen and veer, when the vestments of ordinary life are forfeited to unspeakable horrors. From its provocative opening to the astonishing and revelatory finale, Perfect Match enters the raw and private realm of a parent’s heart, and ultimately questions our assumptions about family, security, and love.
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I read this book ages ago, but it is one of my favorites of Jodi Picoult’s. I think she is
a great writer. I like her character development and each chapter is a view from that certain character. There is some suspense in this book also.
One of my favorite books.
It was educational regarding bone marrow transplant and how far parents will go to avenge the harm of their child.
Sad topic
Jodi Picoult is one of the premiere legal fiction it’s of our day. This story evokes a range of emotions from empathy to triumph. It chronicles the journey of an attorney mother’s efforts to defend her autistic child after he is raped. A tear-jerking treasure!
I like a book that makes me think and this one certainly did!
This book keeps you on edge wanting to keep reading. Several twists in story line.
Sensitive subject of child abuse but I felt subject was handled more from aspect of parent and parental views.
This is the story of lawyer, Nina Frost. She and her husband has a five year old son named Nathaniel. One day after church, Nathaniel stops talking. His parents have no idea why, so they take him in for counseling. After a few weeks, there is no success, so they start to teach him sign language. The counselor – after Nathaniel has learned …
kept getting me mad though when some parts of the story was leaning towards the bad side of things.
As always, Jody Piccolt, manages to show you all sides to a situation that could happen to you and your family. A lot of characters are not very likeable in some situations. She can even read children’s minds! She keeps the story interesting and real.
Read it in one day! Literally could not put it down. Cried throughout the book. Very believable.