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A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
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Conditions
A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
"Engrossing...The Pact is compelling reading."--People
In this heart-rending tale of love and friendship, Jodi Picoult brings to life a familiar world, and in a single terrifying moment awakens every parent's worst fear: We think we know our children . . . but do we ever really know them at all?
The Golds and the Hartes, neighbors for eighteen years, have always been inseparable. So have their children--and it's no surprise that in high school Chris and Emily's friendship blossoms into a moving love story. But the bonds of family, friendship, and passion--which had seemed so indestructible--suddenly threaten to unravel in the wake of an unimaginable teen tragedy.
When midnight calls from the hospital come in, no one is ready for the truth. Emily is dead at seventeen from a gunshot wound to the head. There's a single unspent bullet in the gun that Chris pilfered from his father's cabinet--a bullet that Chris tells police he intended for himself. But a local detective has doubts about the suicide pact that Chris describes, launching a suspenseful investigation.
This extraordinary, poignant novel paints an indelible portrait of two families in anguish . . . and creates an astonishingly suspenseful courtroom drama as Chris is put on trial for murder, bringing dark family secrets to light.
Jodi Picoult (born May 19th, 1966 in Long Island, New York) is a bestselling American author whose work has 14 million copies currently in print. Her books Nineteen Minutes and Change of Heart both debuted at the number one spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. In 2003, she received the New England Bookseller award for fiction. In addition to her novels, Picoult also wrote issues 6-10 of the comic book series Wonder Woman.
Yeah, I got a paperback too. But I don't remember what I ordered. Doesn't matter. I can't put this book down! Hoping it never ends..... I've also read 'My Sister's Keeper'. Another great book! Jodi Picoult is an amazing writer!!!!!
I paid for hardback and received a paperback. Supposed to be in Great condition but it definitely not it's not even in good condition. Very disappointed.
Ordered a hard cover book and received a paperback
I heard so many people tell me how amazing this book was. How they couldn't put it down. Got it, (of course, knowing me, I was already reading another book.) My sister told me we were going to read it in 12th grade, but I had already waited 2 years, and nothing was going to stop me now. I sat down and opened this book, its flimsy pages hanging off the side, and couldn't take my eyes off of it. The first little paragraph, what an eye opener. Jodi has such a way of drawing her readers in and feeling the characters feelings. Couldn't put it down. I wish I could give this book ONE MILLION stars, and, in my mind, I do. There has never been a book like this in my life, even when some come close. My mind is full of feelings left over from Chris, Emily, Gus, Melanie, Michael, Jordan, and, even Selena. What happens afterwards? Will they ever be friends again? These questions filling my mind, no answers, just my intuitions. Jodi Picoult is astounding, her writing so moving. I will, from now on and always, gladly read any of her books. Read this book, and I gurantee you will fall in love with the author and, more importantly, 'The Pact.'
This wonderful book is more about a teenage love story than it is about teen suicide. I took me only 5 days to ready the entire thing, while I was on vacation in Hawaii! I thought My Sister's Keeper was good, but I personally like this one so much better.
The Pact is a beautiful albeit heartwrenching tale of love, life and death. Many times during this read, I was forced to put this book down to digest the entirety of the heartache caused by suicide. Each parent dealing with the loss from his\her perspective. I highly recommend this story. What this book may lack in minor detail, makes up for in main topic and emo. Devastating and thought provoking.
