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The Pact

The Pact

A Love Story
MysteryPsychological Thriller
Pages
384
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Two best friends, inseparable since childhood, face a devastating tragedy when one of them dies. The community is left to wonder if it was a suicide or a murder. As the investigation unfolds, secrets about their bond and the events leading up to the death begin to surface, challenging everything people thought they knew.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkEmotional
Betrayal

Genres

Mystery Psychological Thriller Literary Fiction

About the author

J
Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult (born May 19, 1966, in Nesconset, New York) is an American novelist known for fiction that explores controversial social and ethical issues, including My Sister's Keeper, Nineteen Minutes, Small Great Things, and the more recent Mad Honey and By Any Other Name. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English and holds a master's degree in education from Harvard University. She lives in Hanover, New Hampshire, with her husband and their three children.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Pact a standalone novel?

    The Pact is a standalone novel, offering a complete story within its pages without requiring readers to engage with other books by Jodi Picoult to understand the plot or characters.

  • Does The Pact have a film adaptation?

    The Pact was adapted into a television movie in 2002, starring Megan Mullally and Juliette Lewis. It aired on Lifetime.

  • How does The Pact compare to Jodi Picoult's other books?

    The Pact explores themes of family secrets and moral dilemmas, which are hallmarks of Jodi Picoult's writing. It is notable for its early use of the courtroom drama structure that became a recurring element in her later works.

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