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Lifelong friendships tested by a shattering tragedy.
If family dramas that push emotional boundaries draw you in, "The Pact" by Jodi Picoult is a poignant choice. This book weaves a complex tale of two families intertwined by friendship and shaken by an unimaginable event. Picoult masterfully explores the depths of parental love, the murkiness of truth, and the pain of loss. You might find yourself questioning how well anyone can truly know another person—specifically, the ones held closest.
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ISBN: 9780340838037
Authors:
Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Date of Publication: 2005-07-18
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 306308 readers)
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Lifelong friendships tested by a shattering tragedy.
If family dramas that push emotional boundaries draw you in, "The Pact" by Jodi Picoult is a poignant choice. This book weaves a complex tale of two families intertwined by friendship and shaken by an unimaginable event. Picoult masterfully explores the depths of parental love, the murkiness of truth, and the pain of loss. You might find yourself questioning how well anyone can truly know another person—specifically, the ones held closest.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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