The Tenth Circle: A Novel - Couverture souple

She is quite a find, in Anita Shreve territory, an author tackling gritty problems ... So watch out, she's well worth supporting (Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller)

'This story of a flawed family on the brink of destruction grips from start to finish' (Publishers Weekly)

'Picoult is an amazing storyteller and as she weaves you deeper into the lives of her flawed families you'll be gripped by their traumas. A further level of narrative is added by Daniel's illustrations, which punctuate the chapters. A sad and complex, but ultimately enthralling read.' ***** (Heat)

Picoult has an eye for detail and is a dab hand at plot twists (Suzie Doore, Waterstone's)

Jodi Picoult is an author to watch (Ann Walker, Ottakar's)

'Picoult has been incredibly successful in dissecting the pain that family members go through when faced with sensitive and emotive issues . . . Any mother who has turned a blind eye to a too-short skirt or has backed down over unsuitable friends will find The Tenth Circle to be an honest reflection of the more difficult side of family life . . . a touching read and it easily merits a place in the bestseller lists.' (Daily Express)

'This wonderful, sensitive yet exciting tale can only augment Jodi Picoult's already impressive reputation as an author.' (Reviewing the Evidence (website))

'Jodi Picoult is not one to shy away from fictional controversy; in fact, the more tangled and messy a moral dilemma appears, the better she likes it. (Daily Mail)

Picoult offers a perfectly pitched take on the great mysteries of the heart (Kirkus Reviews)

'The themes are weighty: adultery, rape, violence and death. But Picoult deftly manoeuvres her way through the characters, taking pains to delve into the psyches of each one. . . Picoult's appreciation of teenage angst is exquisitely unwrapped . . . This book is a well-written, mature and entertaining study of sex, lies and love on family relationships. The Tenth Circle is Picoult's 12th novel, and on this form she's going to leave her readers impatient for more.' (Scotsman)

'An intriguing read' (Closer)

'This portrait of a family on the brink of survival, and the moral questions posed by the journey they undertake, is a fairly gripping read' (Psychologies)

'The pace is compelling and the plot twists and turns its way towards an unexpected conclusion in the freezing lands of Daniel's childhood' (Ireland on Sunday)

'Jodi Picoult has once again produced a compelling and powerful narrative, tackling a sensitive issue with her customary strong characterisation and meticulous research . . . An exceptional novel.' (Waterstone's Books Quarterly)

'Forget looking at difficult topics in blank and white - Picoult will make you consider all the grey areas, in every shade and hue' (Hampshire Society)

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.

ONE OF #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JODI PICOULT’S MOST POWERFUL NOVELS, THE TENTH CIRCLE “WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY” (Entertainment Weekly). . . .

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.