Fictional Justice

Jodi Picoult: Perfect Match

Fiction - Detective/Crime

Published by Hodder and Stoughton 2006

Although Picoult writes about very serious and delicate circumstances, her fiction is still well written. She has a true sense and understanding of the topics she writes about, effortlessly and accurately depicting the events and emotions that come with it. Her approach is one of care and propriety, resulting in a proper and sensible manner when touching on very distressing, real life topics. As we listen to the heart wrenching tale unfold through the eyes of Nina, we understand how real the story is as the narrator is not detached from the action.

Picoult's use of legal terminology gives the Perfect Match a balance of depth and understanding which results in this very real and sophisticated novel. The author describes an interesting turn of events which leaves us unsure as to what the outcome will be, especially as the situation relies heavily on the justice of the legal system. Everyone's future hangs in the balance!