The Pact: A Love Story

This is my favourite of Jodi Picoult's books. I was instantly drawn in by the characters and could not put this book down until it was finished. It was touching and emotional and very well written.

While I did like this book, it was not one of my favourite Jodi Picoult books.

There was just something about this book, and I still can't figure out what it is exactly, that I wasn't able to connect with. The names drove me crazy. I wasn't able to keep track of who was who and I had to keep going back to the beginning to remind myself who was who. It also didn't help that there were these flashbacks that didn't really add to the story, in my opinion.

What I did love is that once again Jodi made me believe in a situation that was so far-fetched. Do I think that a suicide pact is far-fetched? No, I don't. But the way that the one in this book plays out is. Even after having read the book twice, I still don't know the reason it happened in the first place. Not to mention, that Emily, who comes up with the idea never gives a reason for her wanting to commit suicide, not even to Chris who ends up being the surviving member of the pact. Even though he is never given a reason a reason, Chris decides to end his life simply because he can't see his life being worth living without her in it. To me, that isn't realistic at all and that is where Jodi Picoult's talent really comes in. While I may not have believed in the circumstances, she did have me believing in the characters.

This was an excellent novel!

Once you start reading this book you won't be able to put it down. The story was really impactful and it went behind the scenes of real teenage problems, the struggles within families and what a parent will do for their child. Every time you think that you have the book figured out Judi Picoult throws in another twist that will leave you in suspense and surprise!!
This novel leaves you thinking about it days after you have finished it! I would recommend this to anyone and it's a book that can be enjoyed over and over again.

Author weaves in children, relationships and the law. Similar to my sisters keeper in style.

I did not know such a pact existed until I read this book. It was unbelievable to read what the two main characters go through. I have read a few other books by Jodi but this one is my favourite so far. This book really shows the true meaning of love and what lengths individuals will go to in order to keep their love strong! A must read!

Hard to get into at first due to the way the story is set up (flips between then and now). About halfway through, it gets really interesting and you can't put it down. Story is really depressing... not a good choice if already feeling a bit down. Definitely worth reading.

This book from beginning to end was amazing. Picoult really picked away at the heart strings. There is no way anyone could put this book down. It is emotional and thought-provoking. Definitely one of her best. I would recommend it to all.

I did not enjoy this book at all. I found it boring and predictable. And the ending was unrealistic without the surprise twist I've come to expect from Picoult. This is not one I'd recommend to anyone.

Very good read, as with most Jodi Picoult stories. She knows how to make you FEEL something with the written word. This is amazing.

This book was amazing beyond words for me. Aside from being able to relate to the main characters, Picoult was really able to pull me into the book, almost like I was right there in the courthouse for the trial. This is a heartbreaking story of family, friendship, love, and life as a teenager. I couldn't put it down, and I'd read it again and again!

This author has clearly written a book about something to which she has little knowledge of. She has no concept of human resiliency or strength. She wrote a book about a privileged young girl with skills, intelligence, family support and yet made her weak. This author has little understanding of how people can overcome tragic circumstances. This is a very poor read, do not waste your time.

My friend recommended this book to me after she came to school one day slightly upset,and told me I wouldn't understand until I read the book. So I went out, book the book and I don't think I put it down for 3 hours straight! I couldn't stop reading! The book had such a strong message that really pulled on your heart strings. It's my favourite book out there,plain&simple. I would definetly recommend this book to EVERYONE! Jodi Picoult is just such a great author, she really knows how to emotionally draw you into a story.

Now this is what reading is all about. I can truly say that The Pact is one the best books I've read in my life. I'm left completely speechless after finishing this book. Jodi picoult has written a truly remarkable, emotional and compelling story that really gets you to ask yourself serious questions.....what would you do if you were put in this characters position?

Picoult mentioned that her inspiration for this novel was an anti Romeo and Juliet theme..Would would happen if two families became too close to one another? Chris and Emily have known one another since the day they were born and on the night of November 7th...a tragic incident occurs resulting in Emily's death.

The book deals with so many issues including suicide, depression, martial issues, parental pressure, death, love. This book was perfect, with beautiful writing, realistic characters and an emotional story. I loved every little thing! Absolutely brilliant! Dont miss this one..... especially if you're looking for a really tear jerking emotional read

This book is great on so many levels. It deals with taboo subjects like depression and suicide while telling such a perfect love story. I enjoyed this novel tremendously and could not put it down until I saw the last page. It lets you feel such an array of emotions for each character. Jodi Picoult has, yet again, written another beautiful novel.

Amazing book, I asked my friend to recomend a book that was fast paced, that had an intense story. This book delivered. This is one of my favorite books, it has a good relationship between the main characters. It also has a different delivery in the chapters. Definately would recomend this book to those who liked My Sister's Keeper.

The Pact was my very first Jodi Picoult book and all I can say is WOW!! I was so captivated by this tragic love story and would recommend this to anyone who's wanting to get themselves into a real page turner.

This book was truly an amazing story. My mum kept trying to get me to read it, but i though the premise of making a suicide pact was a little morbid! Finally I gave in, and woah was i ever blown away! This book kept me up at night wondering what really was happening! I recommend this book to all friends who say they need something interesting to read! I really enjoyed this book!

One of my top two Picoult books, The Pact is a must read if you're a new Jodi fan. The Hartes and the Golds wake up to a nightmare that we thank God we've never had to deal with, but then she pulls us in until we are living it right along with them. Each chapter alternates between a Now and Then, events after and leading up to the tragedy, and it is these flashbacks that really showcase the beauty of this story. In true Picoult form, the ending has been argued about, but I actually found myself nodding along when I reached the last page. Which is a little disconcerting in itself. Since when do I agree with Picoult endings? But despite the position that it's not what REALLY would have happened, I can tell you that from a legal perspective, the ending makes sense. So if you're in the mood for a really good love story, pick this one up, you won't regret it.

This was an incredible book, with a devastating story. The Book surrounds Two Families, The Harte's and The Gold's, and more importantly their children. Emily Gold and Chris Harte have known each other and have inseparable since birth. They grew together as best friends, and then in their early teens became lovers. The Relationship was much stronger than other "Teen Romances" they were meant to be together. They were soul mates. Then Tragedy struck, With Emily now dead, and Chris injured but still alive from an apparent suicide pact that the two of them arranged,

This Book was an amazing story but very sad. The Book goes back and forth between the past and the present, eventually leading up back to the day that Emily and Chris's plan unfolded. This Book will make you feel a whole range of emotions, it will make you laugh, and make you cry. This is a novel that needs to come to the big screen; there was a "made-for-T. V" movie but it did not do the book justice at all. Jodi Picoult has made it to my favorite authors list, and has yet to disappoint me.

Although I really enjoyed this book, I'm not sure if I would share it with my grand-daughter, who requested I pass the book along, simply due to the mixed message it's sending. The book is based on a teen suicide that was "kind of" assisted by a boyfriend because he loved her so much he would do anything to stop her emotional suffering. I feel the book could send a message to teens that this type of "pact" would be okay. In a book it makes a great story, in real life it would tear people apart, and no, I do not believe it's okay.