Mercy - Jodi Piccoult (Mercy - Jodi Picoult)

Member Name: clairedooyoo

Product:	Mercy - Jodi Picoult
Date:	11/09/09 (24 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy to read book

Disadvantages: Not as good as her others by far

I am a big fan of Jodi Piccoult and have read many of her books, strangely this book did not grip me like all the others have.

The main characters are Allie and Cam Macdonald are introduced first, Piccoult successfully paints a wonderful picture of their perfect life which doesn't run so smoothly once the characters Maggie and Jamie Macdonald are introduced.

The storyline is based on Euthanasia battle, yet again Piccoult manages to write regarding important current issues in society in a sensitive manner. Although the book is fiction, it still makes the reason think seriously about for and against arguments re euthanasia. Although this a strong plot itself, it seems to be a little overshadows by the storylines of love, affairs and heartbreak! I think this is what I disliked about this book, usually Piccoult manages to intertwine other storylines fantastically inter the main, whereas this one she allows these weak storylines to take up most of the readers time.

I wouldn't want other fans of piccoult to be put off by this review, obviously it is my opinion and others may like the strong storylines of love. I don't feel this is one her best by far, although it still holds some of the same qualities Piccoult is good at.. easy to read and makes you think!

Summary: An easy to read book, although the storyline is not as 'grabbing' as most!