I really do believe that Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite writers. I like the simplicity of her writing that how easily she manages to convey emotions. I am also very fond of how she tells the story from everyone’s point of view, giving you a full perspective of what is happening. Salem Falls was incredibly intriguing and slightly sad. I say this because the main character just seems to have the worst luck in the world. There is a happy ending, but it does not completely erase the hell he was put through.
The main issue is rape, which I found to be interesting since that only other book of hers that I read was also about this topic. The difference with this book is that it was true, the character was wrongfully accused…TWICE!! This is where I find it to be very intriguing, because the book shows the way the system and those who implement it are very prejudicial when it comes to rape. The bias is to such an extent that they will send an innocent man to jail. This may not happen often in real life, but it does raise some interesting questions in my mind!
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