Publication
Hodder Paperbacks (2008), 400 pages
Description
Fiction. Literature. HTML:From New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult, a powerful novel that explores the unbreakable bond between parent and child, and questions whether you can reinvent yourself in the course of a lifetime�or if your mistakes are carried forever. Fourteen-year-old Trixie Stone is in love for the first time. She's also a straight-A high school student, pretty and popular, and the light of her father's life... Comic book artist Daniel Stone would do anything to protect his daughter. But when a single act of violence shatters her innocence, seemingly mild-mannered Daniel's convictions are put to the test�while his own shockingly tumultuous past, hidden even from his family, comes to light. Now, everything Trixie's ever believed about her hero, her father, seems to be a lie as Daniel ventures to hell and back, seeking revenge. Will the price be the bond they share? Revealing an "exceptional, unflinching, and utterly chilling" (The Washington Post) portrait of today's youth culture, Jodi Picoult pulls readers inside a shattered family facing the toughest questions of morality and forgiveness.… (more)
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LibraryThing member bibliophile26
I love, love, love this author. The story is this: A young girl accuses a boy of rape; he insists the accusation is false. As most would, the girl's father has a hard time dealing with what's happened and is haunted by something that happened in his past. I was enthralled by this book.
LibraryThing member saskreader
Jodi Picoult writes books about what I refer to as "touchy issues", and the main issue in The Tenth Circle is date rape. Trixie Stone believes she was raped by her ex-boyfriend Jason Underhill while Jason believes Trixie was a willing partner. Picoult successfully shows how both of them are
This is the second Picoult book I have read, the other being My Sister's Keeper, both of which I read for my book club. I hope not to read more of her in the future; I find most of her characters exasperating, especially the mothers.
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technically correct, which really emphasizes how real-life date rape cases are not always easy to solve.This is the second Picoult book I have read, the other being My Sister's Keeper, both of which I read for my book club. I hope not to read more of her in the future; I find most of her characters exasperating, especially the mothers.
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LibraryThing member kambrogi
This is a terrific idea: a family drama featuring a stay-at-home dad who writes comic books, a wife who is a Dante scholar at a local college, and a fourteen-year old daughter who is skating close to real trouble. When the daughter goes in over her head, her father not only reverts back to the
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violent bad boy of his long-hidden youth, but the mother’s own dark side is revealed, as well. The whole thing is brought together in the father’s comic book pages, interspersed periodically within the text, which shows his journey to Dante’s Inferno (seen as a frozen wasteland) to find his daughter. Although it is a fast-moving, intriguing plot in an interesting form, the characters struck me as ultimately rather shallow, and the plot was not nearly as philosophically complex as I had expected. I was expecting a rich chocolate torte and bit into a Hostess cupcake. That said, many will enjoy this book for its fast-paced story, its murder mystery, and its terrific descriptions of Alaska. A good beach read, perhaps. Show Less
LibraryThing member neverlistless
This is my second Picoult book and it sucked me in. The storyline is somewhat similar to the first I read (Salem Falls), but I think that was luck of the draw. The story of a young girl (and her family) that was taken advantage of by a boy at a party. Her dad is a comic book writer, so his drawings
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are interspersed throughout the book, with little clues that lead to a final message. Show Less
LibraryThing member joiescire
I enjoy Jodi Piccoult's deep and intriguing stories. This one was an interesting subject, but failed to grab my attention like others that I have read by her. There was some plot lines that I did not enjoy, like Trixie's relationship with the Alaskan boy. I felt that the drawings did add a certain
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something to the book, but they just did not intrigue me. If you are a fan of Piccoult then it is worth reading, but I wouldn't recommend it to those who are not fans. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jennie_103
I've read each of Picoult's books since My Sister's Keeper, and they're getting a bit samey. The cartoon graphics were a new touch but a lot of the story elements seem to be repeated. The inuit people could be substituted for the Native Americans in an earlier book, rape and the devastation it can
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cause was central to Salam Falls. Saying all that, it was still a good read and if you've enjoyed her others then you probably will enjoy this one too. Just don't try to read her books back to back! Show Less
LibraryThing member WittyreaderLI
This book was a great Jodi Picoult book. It wasn't her best, but it was better than most of the other books I've read before.
LibraryThing member BinnieBee
As usual Jodi Picoult has written a very interesting story. I enjoyed it very much.
LibraryThing member seasidereader
I thoroughly enjoyed the part set in Alaska, which seemed to sparkle with brilliant clarity. However, getting there at times was like watching a soap opera, and there were so many instances of unquestioning parental acceptance that the story lost credibility for me.
LibraryThing member seka760
Trixie Stone falls in love for the first time, but when it ends, she doesn't know how to deal with it. So what does she do to cope? The reader and Trixie's parents may be shocked to find out.
LibraryThing member Allisinner
I picked up this book simply because it was on sale and I needed something to read during a flight. However, I am glad that I got a chance to read a book that I probably would have never normally bought. The story is about a family that falls apart and then pulls back together after the daughter
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suffers a trauma. There are times that it does seem like a Lifetime Movie, however it is still well written and avoids many cliches. I usually can't identify with characters that are approaching middle age and have a family but I found all of the characters in this book sympathetic and intriguing. Show Less
LibraryThing member carmarie
I love Jodi Picoult! And although this wasn't one of my favorite of hers, I still have to give it to her!
LibraryThing member seldombites
I absolutely loved this book. I felt that jodi captured the emotions and thought processes of a rape victim perfectly and I totally related to what she had to say about parenthood. The figures quoted were a little alarming. Why bother going through the terrible trauma of a court case when only just
The only thing that stopped me from giving this a five were the (very annoying) comics scattered throughout the book. I've never been a comic book fan and I found these distracting.
If you can ignore the comics, The Tenth Circle is definitely worth a read.
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over 16% of offenders wind up going to gaol?The only thing that stopped me from giving this a five were the (very annoying) comics scattered throughout the book. I've never been a comic book fan and I found these distracting.
If you can ignore the comics, The Tenth Circle is definitely worth a read.
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LibraryThing member bobbieharv
A very irritating novel with interspersed graphic pages that just don't work, and her writing doesn't either. Good plot (rape accusation by teenage daughter), terrible execution.
LibraryThing member jrepman
Teenager makes a choice that ruins many lives-graphic look at teenage behavior today.
LibraryThing member kimusabrit
Too much going on - should have concentrated more on the characters and the main issues
LibraryThing member Susie_Salmon
When naive teenager, Trixie, claims to have been raped by her boyfriend, her father swears vengence.
As a fan of Jodi Picoult, I enjoyed this book, but I found the conclusion a little easy to guess.
As a fan of Jodi Picoult, I enjoyed this book, but I found the conclusion a little easy to guess.
LibraryThing member Rickmaniac
Listened to one cd; had to stop - content not fun to hear at this time
LibraryThing member jennstarr12
I think this is one of Picoult's worst works. The ending seemed unfinished and the book itself was boring at times; i found myself skipping over some of the lengthy descriptions to the dialogue. However, I did feel that the plot was good and still captured my interest.
LibraryThing member NancyJak
I have trouble in most of Judi Picoult's books finding a character that I have sympathy for and this book was no exception. I probably had the most sympathy for the two teenagers.
LibraryThing member flutterbyjitters
it was very good. hard to read because of the content...but very good.
LibraryThing member Talar
This was a novel that I had a hard time putting down. I believe I finished it within two days, a record for my reading speed. Picoult once again proposes a controversial question that causes any reader to put down the book to think about what his particular response would be. Fraught with
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unexpected twists, The Tenth Circle is a fascinating read, yet again proving Picoult not only as a great writer, but also as a human being who is aware of the many controversial issues going on in society. She is able to portray her thoughts as well as convince her audience in an enjoyable way. Show Less
LibraryThing member CrystaB
Read this for book club. Wasn't captured. I love her books so much so I was really surprised that I didn't like this one. I didn't get the comics, never do. :) Plus I thought the ending was a little far fetched.
LibraryThing member Fantasma
I'm a big fan of Mrs Picoult but I know she can't always write excelent books. This one, it's one of those not so good...
It has lots of boring parts, the bits about Daniel's life in Alaska are 90% uninteresting and don't add nothing to the main story. The ending, totally disappointing and
And I didn't really cared for any of them, the Stone family...
It has lots of boring parts, the bits about Daniel's life in Alaska are 90% uninteresting and don't add nothing to the main story. The ending, totally disappointing and
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predictable, nothing like we are used to.And I didn't really cared for any of them, the Stone family...
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LibraryThing member jennchem
I really enjoyed the interweaving of the comic and the novel, and as ever in Picoult's work the voices of all the characters were vivid and distinct. I am starting to recognize some of the characters she writes a bit too often, though, and I am growing a bit weary of the pace of her novels: 375
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pages of beautifully written and paced plot followed by a whirlwind twist ending in 25 pages. Show Less
Subjects
Awards
Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award (Nominee — 2009)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2006-03-07
Physical description
400 p.; 7.83 inches
ISBN
0340960566 / 9780340960561