The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult is a novel that delves into themes of family, betrayal, and redemption.
The story centres around Daniel Stone, a comic book artist, and his wife, Laura, a college professor, as they navigate the aftermath of their teenage daughter Trixie’s alleged rape. As the family unravels, long-hidden secrets come to light, and Daniel must confront his own dark past.
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Book Blurb
Fifteen years ago, Daniel Stone’s drinking and stealing sent him into a spiral of self-destructiveness which threatened to consume him entirely. Today, life has given him a second chance, and he’s reinvented himself as a respected artist, loving husband, and doting father to teenage daughter Trixie, to whom he’s never revealed his past.
But when Trixie falls victim to an act of unspeakable violence at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Jason, Daniel’s old self resurfaces, stronger than ever.
How far can you go to avenge the ones you love?
About the Author
Jodi Picoult is an American author who has published numerous novels and short stories. Before becoming an author Jodi Picoult graduated from Princeton University, where she majored in creative writing. She also earned a master’s degree in education from Harvard University.
Jodi Picoult’s books frequently address contentious subjects like euthanasia, school shootings, and race relations. Renowned for intricate plots and complex characters, her works engage readers with thought-provoking themes.
Jodi Picoult has won many awards, including the New England Bookseller Award for Fiction, the Alex Awards from the YALSA, a lifetime achievement award for mainstream fiction from the Romance Writers of America, the NH Literary Award for Outstanding Literary Merit, and the Sarah Josepha Hale Award.
What to read next
If you enjoyed this novel, then I’d recommend reading more books by Jodi Picoult such as Songs of the Humpback Whale and Harvesting the Heart.
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