To the outside world, they seem to have it all. Cassie Barrett, a renowned anthropologist, and Alex Rivers, one of Hollywood's hottest actors, met on the set of a motion picture in Africa. They shared childhood tales, toasted the future, and declared their love in a fairy-tale wedding. But when they return to California, something alters the picture of their perfect marriage. A frightening pattern is taking shape—a cycle of hurt, denial, and promises, thinly veiled by glamour. Torn between fear and something that resembles love, Cassie wrestles with questions she never dreamed she would face: How can she leave? Then again, how can she stay?
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This politically correct Hollywood romance leaves no plotting stone unturned. For her discovery of an ancient human relic, glamorous UCLA anthropologist Cassie Barrett is rocketed to the prominence of a '90s-style Margaret Mead. As if that's not enough, she goes to Kenya as technical consultant on a movie starring hunk-of-the-month Alex Rivers. After a whirlwind romance, Cassie becomes the new Mrs. Rivers, toast of filmdom's beautiful people. But all is not bliss for the newlyweds: Alex's tortured past just won't let go, and Cassie must bear the brunt of his emotional scars. Perhaps attempting to salvage the predictable plot, Picoult administers to Cassie's bland character a dose of adrenalin-pumping amnesia. She also throws in a dollop of Native American culture and a noble savage who skirts the periphery of Cassie's tumultuous existence, always ready with sage advice, spiritual healing techniques and warm embraces. Some rather prettily told Indian legends are added to the mix, but the total effect is wide of the mark. Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club selection; film rights to Dove Audio; audio rights to Brilliance.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Anthropologist Cassie Barrett, suffering from amnesia, is rescued from a church cemetery by Native American cop Will Flying Horse, only to be reclaimed by her Academy AwardR-winning husband, Alex Rivers. A positive pregnancy test triggers memories of abuse at the hand of her star husband, and Cassie turns to Will, who secrets her away in Pine Ridge with relatives for the remainder of her pregnancy term. All of the characters in this recording come from dysfunctional families and offer sad tales of childhood contrasted with details of life among Hollywood's rich and famous. Unfortunately, the audiobook's reading by Sandra Burr and Bruce Reizen is disjointed. Not a necessary purchase, although large popular collections may consider.?Sandy Glover, West Linn P.L., Ore.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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By mlking
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Bought this book used and it came in good condition, as described when purchased. Shipped fast as well. Loved this story.
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This story had a beginning that had a lot of potential. A woman is found with a cut on her head, wandering around a cemetary and church. The mystery is set as to what happened to this woman? But the amnesia didn't last long, and soon Cassie remembers everything that happened that lead to her loss of memory. Three years prior Cassie married Hollywood star Alex Rivers. Life was just wonderful except for those wee moments when Alex would beat her. And so the tale that leads Cassie to eventually leave her abusive marriage, but only after doing what every other battered woman does: keeps going back hoping he'd change, getting into therepy, having a baby.
I was glad to see that this novel did not involve a court case, as all the other novels by Picoult did. And the author also portrayed domestic violence quite accurately. But for some reason, I was not immediately pulled in, and felt I could predict the next turn.
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I had been waiting to read this book for quite a while. I've read all of Picoult's others and have loved most of them. As this was one of her first books, I didn't know what to expect.
The premise intrigued me, but after about 200 pages, I couldn't take any more.
The premise intrigued me, but after about 200 pages, I couldn't take any more.
The story dragged on and on, and I just got to the point where I couldn't even care about what happened to the characters anymore. While there were some interesting elements to the story, most of it was mundane and formulary.
Cassie, a renound archeologist falls for a movie star, Alex Rivers. She always questions how well she can ever trust an actor to ever be genuine, but regardless, she is swept into his spell. Warned against marrying him by a childhood friend who has died, but appears in her dreams, Cassie still goes with her feelings and marries Alex.
Of course all is not what it seems, and Alex is not the man Cassie thought he was. Which leads to how the book began, Cassie, wandering around with amnesia. Rescued by a police officer/American Indian, the book has its hero.
Not much more than a harlequin romance, this book is not worth the time. Try one of Picoult's others. Most of them are excellent books that will have you spellbound.
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Not Jodi's best
It was my summer read and it did not live up to my expectation from My Sister's Keeper.
I read the beginning of the story on how Cassie met Will before I decided to purchase,... Read more
I read the beginning of the story on how Cassie met Will before I decided to purchase,... Read more
Published on Sep 3 2010 by Quinn
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not her best...
I own most of Jodi Picoult's novels. She is my favorite author. I just finished Picture Perfect, and I am very disappointed. It felt really rushed. Read more
Published on Aug 1 2010 by Paula Hughes
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Best Jodi Picoult Novel
This is the seventh novel I have read by Jodi Picoult. I really enjoy all her books but this is definitely my favourite. Read more
Published on Oct 25 2007 by LJM
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Far From Perfect!
Jodi Picoult is a great story teller. Writing about relationships is her strength. I have read all of her novels and have been captivated, time after time, by her characters and... Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by Jana L. Perskie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect...
Jodi Picoult never fails me. This is the 5th book of her that I've read, and despite the fact that it isn't one of her page-turning courtroom drama types, Picture Perfect ranks... Read more
Published on July 17 2003 by Dianna Johnston
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Bother
This book is the literary equivelent of a video game. Although fans of soap operas may enjoy it, this novel is so far fetched it lacks any sort of credibility. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
THIS BOOK IS LESS THAN PICTURE PERFECT...
This book recounts the almost fairytale like romance and marriage of anthropologist, Cassie Barrett, and silver screen star, Alex Rivers. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2003 by Lawyeraau
3.0 out of 5 stars
Melodramatic story of a troubled marriage.
Jodi Picoult's novel, "Picture Perfect," is the story of Cassie Barrett, who holds a doctorate in anthropology and is world famous in her field. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but Keeping Faith, so much better
This was a good book, but Keeping Faith was better. As far as the subject matter, Strange Fits of Passion by Anita Shreve was better than this book. Read more
Published on Oct 31 2002 by Alicia Walker
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Picture Perfect
After reading Harvesting the Heart and Plain Truth, I was so impressed with Jodi Picoult's writing I wanted to read everything she's written. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2002 by Otter
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