Additional Reviews:
The Pact By: Jodi Picoult
Recommended by:
Jessica P.
Plot: From day one Christopher Harte and
Emily Gold were inseparable. All of their lives, they grew up together, as
their families grew closer. Everything they did, they did together. As they
got older, it was no surprise to anyone that their relationship went beyond
lifelong friends. Everything was perfect, until one late November night. At
three A.M. the call to both families came: Emily was shot to death and Chris
was in the hospital with a severe head wound. When asked, Chris claims that
they were both part of a suicide pact and agreed to kill themselves
together. Throughout the book, we try to answer one question: Is the suicide
pact that Chris speaks of true, or is he her real killer?
Why
read? I absolutely loved this
book. The book is very suspenseful. It is very intense for most of the
novel, and the more you read, the less you can stop. I would definitely
recommend it for anyone looking to read something good!?
Recommended
by: Veronica M.
Plot: Chris Harte and
Emily Gold have known each other for their whole lives, being neighbors and
close family friends. When they hit their teenage years their sibling-like
love transforms into something greater when they start going out. As a
couple, they have been going out for three years and are very different from
most couples their age, as they share a genuine love. Then one night, the
Hartes and Golds receive a phone call at 3:00 AM concerning their children
who have been in an accident. It turns out that Emily has been shot and
Chris becomes the main suspect in this crime. As Chris fights for his
innocence, the reader finds out the details about the main characters, and
what exactly happened on the night that Emily was shot.
Why read? This book is one of the best books that I have ever read and I strongly recommend it to readers who enjoy an action-packed, suspenseful novel. The novel is also presented in a very unique way, having every other chapter as a flashback which contributes to the suspense of the story. Readers will not help but make an instant connection with the main characters and will be interested in finding out what happens next. This is definitely a page-turner and for Jodi Picoult lovers, this is one of her finest works.
Recommended by: Jen M.
Plot: Chris Harte is seventeen and is accused of killing his life long girlfriend Emily Gold. This accusation leads the closest family friends to despise each other. The story unravels memories and flashbacks as Chris sits in jail awaiting his trial.
Why read? It keeps you guessing. As you read it you see both the perspective of Chris and Emily and it keeps you wondering about what really happened. It's the type of book you don't want to put down
Recommended by:
Amanda O.
Plot:
This suspenseful, heart-wrenching novel is about a life-long
relationship between Chris Harte and Emily Gold. When Emily dies, not only
does Chris lose his beloved girlfriend but he is accused of her death. In
addition to a complicated trial, the two families discover devastating and
unthinkable truths about what really happened the night of Emily's death and
the children they once thought they knew so well.
Why read? Whether you are looking for another impressive Jodi Picoult novel or a suspenseful page-turner, The Pact is worth reading. This book kept me on my toes as I kept searching for answers and tried putting pieces together. Intelligently written, The Pact shows all points of view from different people involved in this trial. Is it a suicide pact? A murder? This novel kept me guessing until the very end of this rollercoaster ride. From funny lines to emotional discoveries, The Pact is filled with fascinating confusion that I could not stop reading!
Recommended
by: Linda S.
Plot:The Harte’s and
the Gold’s have been best friends who live next to each other for over 15
years. Both set of parents are thrilled when their children, Chris Harte and
Emily Gold, start to date. Infact, the two became so inseparable that many
friends, family, and teachers would view them as already married. Although,
everything would change after one night where a shot was fired and Chris was
found alive at the scene of the crime, yet Emily was dead. Accused of
killing Emily, Chris was thrown into jail under the terms of first-degree
murder. However, many still refused to believe that Chris could do such a
thing, for they believed he would do anything for Emily. Therefore, the
story continues on as we find out the truth of what really happened, waiting
for the characters in the book to as well.
Why read?
This book was very action-packed that I never wanted to stop reading.
Picoult wrote the chapters alternating from past to present, making you
slowly find out the truth of what happened in that one night. However, your
brain never stops making your own accusations of what happened, and it
doesn’t stop until the very end, in which you are left speechless.