By: Jodi Picoult Publisher: Washington Square Press Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Washington Square Press Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 416 Publication Date: April 03, 2001 Release Date: April 03, 2001
Product Description: Police chief of a small Massachusetts town, Cameron McDonald makes the toughest arrest of his life when his own cousin Jamie comes to him and confesses outright that he has killed his terminally ill wife out of mercy.
Now, a heated murder trial plunges the town into upheaval, and drives a wedge into a contented marriage: Cameron, aiding the prosecution in their case against Jamie, is suddenly at odds with his devoted wife, Allie -- seduced by the idea of a man so in love with his wife that he'd grant all her wishes, even her wish to end her life. And when an inexplicable attraction leads to a shocking betrayal, Allie faces the hardest questions of the heart: when does love cross the line of moral obligation? And what does it mean to truly love another?
Praised for her "personal, detail-rich style" (Glamour), Jodi Picoult infuses this page-turning novel with heart, warmth, and startling candor, taking readers on an unforgettable emotional journey.
Download Description: Police chief of a small Massachusetts town, Cameron McDonald makes the toughest arrest of his life when his own cousin Jamie comes to him and confesses outright that he has killed his terminally ill wife out of mercy.
Now, a heated murder trial plunges the town into upheaval, and drives a wedge into a contented marriage: Cameron, aiding the prosecution in their case against Jamie, is suddenly at odds with his devoted wife, Allie -- seduced by the idea of a man so in love with his wife that he'd grant all her wishes, even her wish to end her life. And when an inexplicable attraction leads to a shocking betrayal, Allie faces the hardest questions of the heart: when does love cross the line of moral obligation? And what does it mean to truly love another?
Praised for her "personal, detail-rich style" (Glamour), Jodi Picoult infuses this page-turning novel with heart, warmth, and startling candor, taking readers on an unforgettable emotional journey.
Love and betrayal... The interwoven stories of two married couples--Cam and Allie versus Jamie and Maggie. Love and betrayal are major themes that weaves around the main story of a man who loves his wife so much that he kills her.
Jamie MacDonald's wife is dying from multiple cancers and is in a gerat deal of pain. She does not want to suffer anymore, but refuses to kill herself. Instead, she asks Jamie to kill her. Jamie honors maggie's wishes and then is overcome with grief and remorse. He confesses to her murder and is subsequently arrested and put on trial.
Cam MacDonald, who happens to be Jamie's cousin, is the Chief of Police in Weelock who arrests Jamie. Cam feels trapped in his life and doesn't appreciate Allie, the wife who worships him and will do anything for him. Cam goes looking for excitement in the arms of Mia, a drifter who is befriended by Allie, and turns their quiet lives upside down.
What was she thinking on this one? I have read many of Jodi's books and have always been amazed how she can take real life and touchy subjects and seem to make sense of it all. However, in this book I think she lost her focus with many things. I don't know if it was a product of too much pressure to get another book published or just a lapse on her part. All the characters suffer from some form of stupidity whether it be selfishness, or just plain lack of common sense. I don't feel that any of them were realistic except for maybe the police chief who was just conceited and selfish. I had to finish it just so I could see how she brought it all together but even that didn't really happen. If you have never read a Picoult book then please don't start with this one because I don't think you would read the ones that deserve your time. Thankfully I am a quick reader and didn't waste too many precious days on this one. I hope Jodi takes a breather for a while so she can go back to writing like she used to and doesn't turn into another John Grisham and loses her focus.
I really like Picoult, BUT......... This one wasn't her best. OK, maybe was a good one, for sure, but I've read several and "Plain Truth" was far better, among others. I did like it. I'm not saying I didn't.....but Cam's affair really just threw me for a loop, and I LOVED how his wife dealt with it! LOVED IT! So much I wish my hubbie would cheat on me so I could do that!!! FYI, if this is your first Picoult book, try another one too, because several others are better.
Talk about a tear-jerker My husband got me this book for my birthday last year. I loved it!! It's one of the few books I actually cried while reading. I passed it onto a few other people who also loved the book.
If you like Piccoult, give it a try.
Good, quick, read! A fan of Picoult ever since I read The Tenth Circle, I couldn't wait to get into this one. I wasn't disappointed. The subject matter is a touchy one, so read with an open mind. Judging won't get you very far with this book!
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