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426
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
830L
Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult follows Delia Hopkins, a search-and-rescue worker whose life is turned upside down when her father is arrested for kidnapping her 28 years ago. As Delia uncovers her past and grapples with the truths about her family and self-identity, the story shifts through multiple narrators and timelines. Sensitive topics include child sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, suicidality, kidnapping, pregnancy loss, violence, and racist language.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult explores complex themes of memory, identity, and family bonds, capturing readers with its emotional depth and intriguing plot. The character development is praised, though some critics note a slower pacing and predictability in parts. Overall, it is a gripping narrative that delves into thought-provoking issues.
A reader who enjoys emotionally charged, character-driven narratives with moral dilemmas and legal drama, similar to The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards or My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, will find Vanishing Acts compelling. Fans of stories exploring family secrets, identity, and the complexities of human relationships will be captivated.
118,719 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
426
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
830L
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