Harvesting the Heart

Picoult writes for women who doubt themselves and who are frightened to rely on their own judgement. A subtext of abuse simmers below the surface of many of her plots. Another common strand in the Picoult novels is a compassionate investigation of the joys, trials and ambivalence of motherhood. With impeccable and vigorous research, Picoult builds suspenseful stories even as effortlessly she guides her readers and her characters through the baffling and frightening medical and legal labyrinths of modern life. What do we all dread the most? Marital infidelity, divorce, hospitals and courtrooms. Picoult's surefooted research and expertise back up stories in which the characters are faced with events which turn their lives upside down. One measure of a good novel is the moral challenge to and the resultant growth of major characters. Another measure of a good novel is the gentle flow between action and introspection. Picoult manages these with grace. Without giving away the ending, Picoult takes the reader directly to the innermost heart and mind of her protagonists. If Picoult has a weakness, it may be in the area of "romance;" her romantic male characters are almost too good to be true. Which is to say, I'd love to know where one might meet such a man! This review has been general; it would be cruel to gentle reader were I to describe the storyline because the thrill of reading Picoult is in following her exciting plots. Picoult has the ability to take everyday situations and turn them into gripping novels.

Jodi Picoult is a favourite of mine so anything of hers that I have not already read, I would go for. Her characters have depth.
Whatever the subject, be it medical or legal her research is amazingly thorough
This one although not my favourite, was a good read