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katietotallybooked 's review for:
Picture Perfect
by Jodi Picoult
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very character-driven, emotional novel about a toxic romantic relationship.
Alex and Cassie, two tortured adults with horrible upbringings fall in love quickly, but their relationship is toxic, toxic, toxic. That’s all I will say without spoilers. You also have Will, and there’s a bit of a love triangle there.
This 1995 backlist book hasn’t lived up well, in my opinion. Its an emotional story which is true Jodi Picoult-style. But it also refers to the Indigenous as Indians, and shares some of their cultural heritage in a way that is likely filtered with a white-lense. I was thrown by the inclusion of the Algonquin legends.
However, I still enjoyed the writing. Jodi delivers some shock and emotional punches in her writing in this book. There were a few places I had to do a double-take because I couldn’t believe the words I just read. I enjoyed the characters - I found myself rooting for Cassie and caring about her throughout the story.
I’d really only recommend this book to Jodi fans. Otherwise, because of its age, I don’t think it’s worth a read.
The damage was permanent; there would always be scars. But even the angriest marks faded over time, until it was difficult to see them written on the skin at all, and the only thing that remained was your memory of how painful it had been.
P.359
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit, Car accident