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Jodi Picoult

Vanishing Acts

Jodi PicoultFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Jodi Picoult

Vanishing Acts

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

426

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

830L

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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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

118,719 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Vanishing Acts?

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.

4.0

118,719 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

426

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

830L

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