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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I’m a fan, and have been for several years. Loved the way she told the story and the build-up at the end. This is a story of domestic violence, how it begins, the excuses, the heartbreak and confusion. The one thing I didn’t like – and this is so typical – she went directly into another relationship without a break. This may have seemed romantic but there were red flags. I have seen women take a night out from the shelter, meet some guy in a bar and move in with him the next week. Needless to say, she was back before long. Will she or won’t she. No way to know. A wonderful read!!!
What could go wrong in the fairy-tale marriage of a brainy anthropologist and a Hollywood leading man? On the surface, they have it all. Behind closed doors, his facade, along with the marriage, crumbles. His charisma and protests of love trap her into denial. Then, she becomes pregnant. With someone to worry about besides herself, she leaves. The place where she finds refuge is so simple and so different from Hollywood. She accepts the hard reality she has denied so long. But what to tell the world who thinks any woman would die to live in his orbit? The surprise ending is flat-out wonderful and contains its own logic relative to the entire story.
When you begin to read this book, you don’t realize that it will tackle the issue of domestic abuse. It is a very realistic view of the emotions an abused spouse goes through.
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 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?
I love Jodi’s stories. Well researched, compelling stories
Jodi Piccoult and any societal issue. In this book, the questions surround the ghosts of adults’ childhood resulting in the cycle of abuse continuing to turn.
Her books always have a twist at the end. Very good book.
All of her books are wonderful. I’ve read them all and highly recommend them.
not my favorite of Jodi Picoult
Not up to Jodi Picault’s usual standard. Very predictable.
I enjoyed this book. I liked the lead female character. She was real and like-able.
I loved all of the different worlds — I loved learning about teaching anthropology and life on a dig in Tanzania, life on a South Dakota reservation, life on the Louisiana bayou, plus the Hollywood glitz world (which I’ve written about, as well). Great story, too—kept me turning the pages and wondering until the end.
This author never fails. Don’t ever pass up reading her books.
Jodu Piccoult is good. Not her best, but still worth a read.
This was an absolutely delightful read, with lots of great new info on what New York City was like back in the 40’s.
This book isn’t as good as the
Jodi Picoults books I have read in the past. It seemed tired.
Typically Picolt. Excellent well researched compelling. Always love her work
As good as all har books
I couldn’t put this book down!
I love Jodi Picoult books. I always learn something that I did not know before.
Not my favorite book by this author, but still a great read with a very likable lead character you will want to engage with page after page. Timeless topic.