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Book Review of Mercy

Mercy
Mercy
Author: Jodi Picoult
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Picoult's reputation is for writing about current controversial topics. It was pretty evident that she wanted to write a novel that explores interpersonal relationships but would feared that it would stray too far from what her readers would expect of her. She lured us with the topic of mercy killing, but hooked me on the story of Cameron's sordid affair with Mia and how Allie found herself through the ordeal.

Picoult was brilliant in making the end of part 2 as the prologue. It was easy to read about Cameron's betrayal knowing what surprised he and in store. However, Picoult exposed how pathetic women truly can be when they are in-love, so the end is disappointing.