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Change of Heart: A Novel
Jodi Picoult

Atria, 2008 - 464 pages

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Haven't I read this before?

I really liked this book, only halfway through it I asked myself, "Have I read this already?" Then it hit me. Uh, "The Green Mile." Oy, it was an idea already done, but it was still an entertaining book and I read it in 2 days.


GREAT!

I loved this book. I have just recently discovered this author and find her books to be the definition of page-turners! Sometimes her story lines seem a little contrived, but that doesn't mean that they aren't really fascinating at the same time. Many things that happen in real life would seem contrived if you wrote it down, after all.

A great story.


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Another Home Run for Picoult

I am a big fan of Jodi Picoult's. I have been reading her work almost from the beginning. In my opinion, a few of her more recent works weren't as good as earlier ones, but this one, Change of Heart, is simply amazing. I loved the heretical, religious storyline, very well played! The way she develops the characters, something she is so very good at, is wonderful. She's one of a few authors that I have read that can really draw you into a perspective that you never considered, to either align with it, or at least, to see it a bit more clearly, to suspend your judgments that it's 'bad' or 'wrong.' I love that about her books.

I almost didn't read this one, with the death penalty as a big issue in it, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance, 50 pages in and I could hardly put it down. I read it as a library book, but I will buy it, I'm sure, when it comes time to reread it. Many of her books are well worth rereading, especially this one and Second Glance. Thank you, Ms. Picoult, for your wonderful books!!!



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Interesting, educational, and compelling

I read 'Keeping Faith' just prior to 'Change of Heart,' so the connection between the characters in the two books was fresh. I enjoyed the continuity and learning how things worked out for Ian and Mariah of 'Keeping Faith.' What's important, though, is that you did not have to read 'Keeping Faith' to "get" Ian Fletcher.

As for 'Change of Heart,' I found the themes to be riveting. I knew nothing of the Gospel of Thomas and plan on reading more about the Ghostic faith. I appreciate Picoult's inclusion of bits and pieces from Catholicism and Judaism as well, and that she does not appear to infuse her own beliefs into her work.

As for "the twist," I can't say I'm surprised, but felt it worked in the context of the novel. I'm not sure that it's all that believable, but who can say for sure? I have to say I was disappointed by the final revelations about Shay. Don't want to say more on that so as not to spoil the ending.

I respect Jodi Picoult as a writer and enjoy her work. I look forward to whatever comes next.


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The acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author presents a spellbinding tale of a mother's tragic loss and one man's last chance at gaining salvation.

Can we save ourselves, or do we rely on others to do it? Is what we believe always the truth?

One moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle to happen.

For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens that changes everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June's eleven-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who has lost her child.

Would you give up your vengeance against someone you hate if it meant saving someone you love? Would you want your dreams to come true if it meant granting your enemy's dying wish?

Once again, Jodi Picoult mesmerizes and enthralls readers with this story of redemption, justice, and love.


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