Picture Perfect; the latest edition to bestselling author Jodi Picoult's line of books to hit the UK does not disappoint. Readers join physical anthropologist, Cassie, who must rediscover her life after she is found in a graveyard suffering from amnesia by William Flying Horse, a part Sioux police officer. Cassie is soon claimed by her husband, hollywood star Alex Rivers, and learns that she is the envy of most of the women in the country.
Picture Perfect: Engaging Plot and Characters
As Cassie begins to remember her life, she discovers that her life is not as perfect as it seems to be on the outside. Picoult takes readers on a journey, as Cassie remembers her difficult childhood and Alex reflects on his. Picoult's flawless way of giving her characters a life story and a past gives them significant depth, serving to engage the reader and ensuring they are aligned with the characters. Picoult covers domestic violence well in this book, giving an accurate picture of the emotional difficulties involved in an abusive relationship and through giving the characters' past, highlights common reasons why domestic violence occurs.
In addition, Picoult begins sections of the book with real Native American legends, a very attractive feature. This serves to highlight the juxtaposition Picoult makes between the hollywood lifestyle and life of modern day Native Americans living on reservations. A great deal of research has undoubtedly gone in to providing an accurate picture of the lives of modern day Native Americans, and this part of the book is both intriguing and educational.
Picture Perfect: A Different Vibe
The main difference between Picture Perfect and Picoult's other novels is the lack of such a dramatic twist, a characterising feature of her other novels. The incoporation of characters living in hollywood also gives a Danielle Steel 'perfect and shiny' feel to parts of this book, differing considerably to her other novels. However, be assured that the content of this book is in no way predictable, and still keeps readers hooked until the last page. Jodi Picoult continues to succeed in avoiding the 'chick-lit' label that is blighting so many of today's female authors and women's literature.
In summary, this another excellent creation courtesy of Jodi Picoult, who continues to deliver truly original material with each book. Picoult meticulously tackles real-life issues while weaving a plot that contains plenty of surprises along the way and ensures that readers come back for her next novel, which is sure to be something completely different, but just as satisfying.
Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult was first published in America in 1995 by Berkley Publishing Group and was published in the UK by Hodder & Stoughton in 2009.
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