Serenity Jones has always known she can reach the other side. Even as a child her incredible psychic ability set her apart from the everyone else. And it has served her well. Now as a famous medium with her own TV talk show (think Oprah but with messages from dead loved ones) she has the world at her feet. But her quest for fame and fortune is at the expense of her psychic instincts and after a reading goes wrong she tries to recover her reputation but when this backfires her world quickly unravels on live TV.
This is my first foray into Jodi Picoult and whilst it isn't my usual genre this short story ebook introduces the character of Serenity Jones. I had a vested interest in getting to know Serenity as she is one of the protagonists in Picoult's novel Leaving Time which I received as a gift ages ago.
I don't want to give away too much of the storyline as it is a very short story, but I was so impressed how Picoult's characters sprung to life in just a few pages. Her style is beautiful and the story unravels seamlessly. Serenity's two spirit guides Desmond and Lucinda are funny and unpredictable while Serenity herself is very cocky and sure of herself. But this story is a refection on the negative influence of celebrity culture and how it can corrupt and distort our morals. Very relevant to the world we live in today. Make sure you read this very short novella before you read Leaving Time as it really gives you a much better insight into Serenity's character and will help make the ending of Leaving Time so much more poignant. But the ending is very, very abrupt so have Leaving Time on hand to continue the story!
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24/8/2017 08:26:40 pm
I read my Sister's Keeper years ago. I found her style of writing really interesting and page turning. I really must read more books of hers, thanks 25/8/2017 05:17:22 pm
That is an interesting plot line and for it to be a short story is amazing! As a writer of supernatural fiction I have always wanted to write short stories but they always end up being longer that I intend. I will definitely have to read this:)
chantelle hazelden
28/8/2017 11:34:52 am
I've not read this one but I am a huge fan of some of her other stories, always so emotional. Thank you for sharing with #readwithme 29/8/2017 09:01:38 am
I read a lot of Jodi Piccoult's books a few years ago but needed a break after a while as there was so much emotion involved! I would definitely recommend reading her books though :o) 29/8/2017 09:08:52 pm
Sounds a good read. I've not read anything by this author, but I've seen quite a few positive reviews of various of her titles. #readwithme 30/8/2017 07:23:26 am
I've read nearly all of Jodi Picoult's books and have really enjoyed most of them (apart from Lone Wolf!). Although I'm not sure if I've read Leaving Time. I'm not a fan of short stories, but this one sounds worth a read. 4/9/2017 08:11:26 pm
I can't believe I've never read any Jodi Picoult books, I think I need to give them a go! #readwithme Leave a Reply. |
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