The Pact: A Love Story
by Jodi Picoult
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Book Reviews of The Pact: A Love Story
Book Review: A fast read, but not believable
Summary: 2 Stars
This book entertained me - I won't lie. I read through it quickly and wanted to find out what happened in the end. But then, I was thoroughly disappointed. Without spoiling the ending for others, the book is completely implausable. Chris' explanation of what happened the night his girlfriend died is absolutely ridiculous. Further, the jury's finding, at the end of the case, is highly unlikely.
This is the second Jodi Piccault book I have read - I read Vanishing Acts too - and I preferred Vanishing Acts because at least, the story was logical. I don't think I would pick up another Jodi Piccoult book, however, because she isn't a great writer.
Book Review: Pretty good
Summary: 4 Stars
This started out as a real page turner for me. It sucked me in and I read about half the book in one evening. Trying to go back to how teenagers in love view the world, I think Picoult really captured how kids this age see only the immediate and feel everything is more significant then it really is. In some ways this is the classic teen love tragedy. Parts of it just went too long and overall I think it would be a better book with fewer twists and turns. I just didn't feel like they all added that much. In fact, at points I got distracted and started feeling annoyed at characters that I initially was drawn into, but overall still worthwhile to read.Book Review: Doesn't Live Up To Potential
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm a Jodi Picoult fan, and I've enjoyed all her books. The Pact is my least favorite.
It is captivating, as the others are. I read this book in two days, waiting for a fuller development and conclusion. I like the Then/Now format Ms. Picoult used. Overall, though, this story never came up to my expectations.
I know a great deal about Chris, but Emily's character wasn't developed fully enough. I want to know exactly what her motivations were. I kept expecting to see other secrets revealed about her family. They weren't there.
The ending disappointed me. It felt unrealistic and contrived.
Book Review: Summer Read
Summary: 4 Stars
A good summer read. The Hartes and the Golds are more like family then neighbors. Their kids, Chris and Emily, grow up grow up inseparable. As they reach their teens, they become boyfriend and girlfriend. Their parents are thrilled and everyone thinks they have the perfect relationship - from best friends to the loves of their lives. When Emily dies things change. Suicide or murder? Did Chris make her do it or did they have a pact and he didn't follow-through? The two families are now left to watch the investigation unfold. And they know that both families have lost their past and their futures are changed forever.Book Review: Not her finest
Summary: 3 Stars
I love Jodi's books. She has a penchant for picking a very controversial topic, exploring it from several different viewpoints through her characters, and oh that unexpected twist ending! Of all her novels (I think I have read maybe six) this was by far my least favorite. Maybe it was the general theme, the fact that the characters just seemed to be either overly angry or horny all the time, or this plot a little underdeveloped. Usually I can't put her guilty pleasure books down, but this was a bit of s struggle to get through. Just my two cents. I far prefer "My sister's keeper" and "Plain truth."