The Tenth Circle : A Novel
8 journalers for this copy...
Excellent book and must share with everyone.
Arrived safe and sound today. I have a few rings before it, but I'll keep it moving. Thank you!
A difficult and interesting book. It felt like so much was going on with so many different people. I did read it quickly - it grabbed my attention. I was disappointed with the ending, not sure what I was expecting..... just not what I wanted (even though I had figured out the final twist).
Thank you for sharing. It will be on its way next week.
Thank you for sharing. It will be on its way next week.
thanks for sending it lauraloo!
Well, I read the book in one night, coundn't sleep.
It grabs you, and its hard to put the book down, but once your done its a bit of a let down. Basically there are no happy endings for this one. I had a hard time supporting the young lady or her parents. Its seems like one bad decision, was just layered on another until the family was just falling apart. I did think the date rape drug was a very strange twist, Piccoult took a different angle with that. What was with the last part in Alaska? I thought that was weird and had little to do with the storyline. Was she turning a new leaf by taking care of the dogs? Why did Piccoult have her meeting a young man up in Alaska? I thought that was gross.
I am glad I read this instead of listening to the audiobook, I would have given up on the first cd!
will pm next bcer in ring!
Well, I read the book in one night, coundn't sleep.
It grabs you, and its hard to put the book down, but once your done its a bit of a let down. Basically there are no happy endings for this one. I had a hard time supporting the young lady or her parents. Its seems like one bad decision, was just layered on another until the family was just falling apart. I did think the date rape drug was a very strange twist, Piccoult took a different angle with that. What was with the last part in Alaska? I thought that was weird and had little to do with the storyline. Was she turning a new leaf by taking care of the dogs? Why did Piccoult have her meeting a young man up in Alaska? I thought that was gross.
I am glad I read this instead of listening to the audiobook, I would have given up on the first cd!
will pm next bcer in ring!
sending to morsie today!
This book arrived today. Thanks so much for sharing, Twiggy! I've read a number of Jodi Picoult's books and I'm eager to see what this one is like.
Aceofhearts is next in line so I'll be sure to finish the book before our next meetup in Oakville.
Aceofhearts is next in line so I'll be sure to finish the book before our next meetup in Oakville.
I've read quite a few of Picoult's books -- Keeping Faith, Mercy, My Sister's Keeper, The Pact, Plain Truth -- and I have to say that The Tenth Circle is pretty typical of her work. There's a family filled with fairly well-drawn characters, there's stress and strain within that family, and there's an issue (I like to call Picoult's work "issue fiction").
What makes the book stand out from the other books in her oeuvre is the integration of the graphic novel into the story. The artwork by Dustin Weaver fits well into the novel, a segment at the beginning of each chapter, masquerading as a graphic novel that the father is working on during this tumultuous time in his life.
I liked Picoult's use of Dante and native culture in this book, but I wasn't terribly surprised by it because she's done something along those lines in some of her other books (most notably in Plain Truth and Mercy).
The quick and dirty review: One of her better books, but I wasn't blown away by it.
What makes the book stand out from the other books in her oeuvre is the integration of the graphic novel into the story. The artwork by Dustin Weaver fits well into the novel, a segment at the beginning of each chapter, masquerading as a graphic novel that the father is working on during this tumultuous time in his life.
I liked Picoult's use of Dante and native culture in this book, but I wasn't terribly surprised by it because she's done something along those lines in some of her other books (most notably in Plain Truth and Mercy).
The quick and dirty review: One of her better books, but I wasn't blown away by it.
received today at the Oakville Meet-Up
I enjoyed the book as I do all of Picoult's books. The main issue of this beyond the obvious is about victims. Who are the victims? I think it boils down to everyone. Two family's lives are completely destroyed. The issue dealt with is definitely a current one and Picoult has definitely thought up some interesting twists
mailed to Giz-Angel today
Journal Entry 11 by Giz-angel from Greenwich, Greater London United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 2, 2007
arrived 5 minutes ago! I'd forgotten about this one so was a lovely surprise :-) I'll read this next and then send it on to Xeyra
Journal Entry 12 by Giz-angel from Greenwich, Greater London United Kingdom on Friday, January 5, 2007
I thought this was one of Jodi Picoult's better novels - I read another one recently and I was worried I'd be all issue'd out, but I enjoyed it - partly because I have an Alaska fixation too :-) so thanks very much Twiggy for sharing this - I will PM Xeyra now and then send it on to her.
Arrived today. I have couple bookrings to read before this one but I'll try not to keep it too long. Thanks for sharing this book, Twiggy. I love Jodi Picoult's novels and I was looking forward to reading this one. And thanks for mailing this heavy hardback, Giz!
Sorry it has taken me so long to read this book but I've finally finished it a couple weeks ago (though I've yet to send this on its way... sorry!). The story was interesting, in a typical Jodi Picoult way, with strong characters, gripping and real storylines, and good writing. I really liked the integration of the comic book into the story and the parallels that could be drawn between that story and the novel.
I'll be mailing this as soon as possible to the next person in line.
I'll be mailing this as soon as possible to the next person in line.
Thanks for posting Xerya...and thanks for hosting TwiggySC1973. I received it yesterday and started reading it almost as soon as I took it out of the envelope. I was introduced to Jodi Picoult writing through Plain Truth which I enjoyed thoroughly.
Looking forward to this one. The comic book parts look interesting too.
Looking forward to this one. The comic book parts look interesting too.