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This book wasn't as good as Picoult's others. I thought it jumped around too much and had a few too many characters that weren't fully fleshed out like Picoult usually does. In addition, the romance between Cam and Mia just doesn't ring true, while you never really get a sense of the relationship between Jamie and Maggie. Also, Picoult throws in some supernatural elements that just didn't ring true to me. Although I've enjoyed most of her other books (especially “My Sister's Keeper�), I didn't think this was one of Picoult's best.

I am a big fan of Jodi Picoult, especially after meeting her! I was not impressed,however, with this book. It's not up to her usual standards. The story never grabbed me, even though the subject matter was very thought provoking. The characters, on the whole where not well developed, or likeable and the story went off in too many different directions. I recommend, My sister's keeper, Nineteen minutes, The Plain Truth, The pact, and Saving Faith, to name a few of my favorites.

I usually enjoy reading Jodi Picoult's books, though the topics are often difficult, she writes in such a way that you wonder how you would react in the same situation. "Mercy" was not up to the standards Ms. Picoult normally puts forth in her novels. I was intrigued by the subject, however, instead of focusing on the question of mercy killing, and how you would handle a similar situation, a majority of the book was about Cam MacDonald, the sheriff of Wheelock, Mass and his affair...It's not a terrible book, just not up to Picoult's usual standards.

Another good story with good characters and some intrigue that keeps you guessing, although always hoping that it will turn out O.K. The idea of a Scottish Chief in the US is a little far fetched, although there are in fact a few, but not MacDonalds. Still it does not spoil the story.

Not enough happened in this book to justify its 400 pages. It is a story of love, what some people will do in the name of love, adultery, and the unevenness of some relationships. It was okay, but definately not my favorite Picoult book.

I love Jodi Picoult's books although this one started out a little slow and...was rather long for the story she was telling (in my opinion). She still writes very well and it's easy to read with the normal twists she is famous for.