Questions About The Tenth Circle

by Jodi Picoult (Goodreads Author)

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Answered Questions (5)

I usually love the way Picoult's writing is so lyrical, and metaphorical. But it seems that there are way too many metaphors in this book. Is it just me?

Isa Rose I agree with you. I used to love Jodi's books but it seems to me that she now writes to a recipe. No longer inspired writing so her work reads hollow…more I agree with you. I used to love Jodi's books but it seems to me that she now writes to a recipe. No longer inspired writing so her work reads hollow. I probably will not read her again.(less)

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Do the graphic illustrations between chapters add anything to the story line? They are so tiny in this paperback that I'm going to have to dig out a magnifying glass. I've been glossing over them.

Sharon Davoren I agree, the graphic cartoons are extremely hard to read! That said, IMHO, they add only slightly to the storyline. Basically it is a visual on the da…moreI agree, the graphic cartoons are extremely hard to read! That said, IMHO, they add only slightly to the storyline. Basically it is a visual on the dad’s descent into hell as he strives to save his daughter. (less)

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How graphic is the sexual content in this book?

Erica It's not that graphic although if that is what 14 year olds do, they are much more advanced that when I was 14 (which was long ago).
…moreIt's not that graphic although if that is what 14 year olds do, they are much more advanced that when I was 14 (which was long ago).
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Has anyone been able to confirm the answer to the mystery in the graphics? Her website link doesn’t appear to work.