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Mercy

By Jodi Picoult
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Mercy by Jodi Picoult explores the complexities of love and moral dilemmas through a gripping tale set in a small Massachusetts town. The story revolves around a mercy killing trial that puts marriage, loyalty, and compassion under the microscope. The narrative intricately weaves between the courtroom drama and the personal lives of those involved, ultimately questioning what one would do for love.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by thought-provoking stories that challenge moral dimensions and explore complex emotions. With Jodi Picoult's signature style of intertwining personal dilemmas and ethical questions, this narrative delves into themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, offering a gripping read for those who appreciate nuanced character dynamics and ethical conundrums.

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Another thought provoking work by Jodi Picoult whose characters challenge us on moral issues arising out of situations any of us might be faced with. Classic Picoult storytelling - daring us to imagine how far we would go for those we love the most.

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What would you do for someone you love? Would you lie? Would you leave? Would you kill?

Jodi Picoult confronts these powerful issues in Mercy, which follows the path of two cousins driven to extremes by the power of love. Police chief of a small Massachusetts town, Cameron McDonald, makes the toughest arrest of his life when his own cousin Jamie comes to him and confesses outright that he has killed his terminally ill wife out of mercy.

A heated murder trial plunges the town into upheaval and drives a wedge into a contented marriage: Cameron, aiding the prosecution in their case against Jamie, finds himself suddenly at odds with his devoted wife, Allie. She is seduced by the idea of a man so in love with his wife that he'd grant all her wishes, even her wish to end her life.

And when an inexplicable attraction leads to a shocking betrayal, Allie faces the hardest questions of the heart: when does love cross the line of moral obligation? And what does it mean to truly love another?

Tightly woven with passion and a fast-paced plot, Mercy explores some of today's most highly charged emotional and ethical issues as it draws toward its stunning conclusion.

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Mercy by Jodi Picoult explores complex moral dilemmas and interpersonal dynamics. Reviewers appreciate Picoult's ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and depth, though some find the plot occasionally predictable. The emotional narrative and character development are frequently highlighted, making it an engaging read for fans of thought-provoking fiction.

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ISBN: 9781760111847

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 436g

Pages: 504

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About the Author

Jodi Picoult is the author of twenty-one novels including The Storyteller, Lone Wolf and Sing You Home.

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