205 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


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      Leaving Time

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Leav­ing Time (2014) by ​Jodi Picoult​ is a ​mys­tery-dri­ven dra­ma​ blend­ing ​grief, mem­o­ry, and the super­nat­ur­al. The sto­ry fol­lows ​13-year-old Jen­na Met­calf, who has spent a decade search­ing for her miss­ing moth­er, ​Alice, a sci­en­tist study­ing ele­phant grief. After her mother’s mys­te­ri­ous dis­ap­pear­ance from an ele­phant sanctuary—following a trag­ic acci­dent involv­ing an ele­phant and Jenna’s father—Jenna hires ​a dis­graced psy­chic​ and ​a retired detec­tive​ to…
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      Mad Honey

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Mad Hon­ey (2022) by ​Jodi Picoult​ and ​Jen­nifer Finney Boy­lan​ is a ​mul­ti-lay­ered nov­el​ blend­ing ​mys­tery, court­room dra­ma, and LGBTQ+ themes. The sto­ry fol­lows ​Olivia McAfee, a bee­keep­er and sin­gle moth­er, whose son ​Ash­er​ stands accused of mur­der­ing his girl­friend, ​Lily Cam­pan­el­lo. As the tri­al unfolds, secrets about Lily’s trans­gen­der iden­ti­ty and Asher’s volatile behav­ior emerge, forc­ing Olivia to con­front her past—including her own escape…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Ruth 5 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter captures Ruth's profound emotional journey following a favorable courtroom verdict. She reflects on freedom as a fragile yet powerful force, likening it to a daffodil's neck after winter—a symbol of hope and possibility. Despite the physical sameness of her surroundings, Ruth feels everything has changed internally. As she exits the courtroom, her lawyer, Kennedy, handles the media swarm, prioritizing Ruth's need to reunite with her son. The narrative underscores the abrupt shift from…
    • Stage Three: Afterbirth — Turk Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk, a former white supremacist, in a clinic with his young daughter Carys, who is being treated for strep throat. He distracts her by making a balloon animal, showcasing his role as a caring father. Turk reflects on his current life, having taken his wife Deborah's last name to reinvent himself. He is now a stay-at-home dad and works with the Anti-Defamation League, speaking about his past hate-fueled actions and the consequences they had, including the suicide of his first wife,…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Turk 3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a dramatic confrontation during a media event for the White Power Movement. A Black woman approaches Brittany Bauer, a prominent figure in the movement, and claims Brittany is half-Black. This revelation shocks Turk, Brittany's husband, who has built his identity around white supremacy. The accusation is confirmed when Francis, Brittany's father and a leader in the movement, admits that Brittany's mother was Black. Turk grapples with the realization that his wife and deceased son…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Kennedy 4 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter captures the tense waiting period as Ruth and Kennedy await the jury's verdict in their high-stakes trial. During this time, Kennedy reflects on the racial disparities in the justice system, noting the overwhelming number of black men in arraignments. Meanwhile, Ruth gains public support through an appearance on Wallace Mercy's show, where she receives donations and heartfelt messages from supporters worldwide. The narrative also reveals Kennedy's clever discovery of Brittany Bauer's hidden…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Ruth 3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Ruth returns home to find her son Edison missing, consumed by worry as she reflects on her own emotions during the trial. She grapples with guilt over her anger toward the racist father and the hospital, questioning whether her feelings compromised her professionalism. Her confrontation with Kennedy lingers in her mind, leaving her both exhilarated and unsettled. When her sister Adisa arrives, Ruth confides her fears about Edison’s future, fearing her actions may have irrevocably damaged his path…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Kennedy 3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kennedy McQuarrie receiving a late-night call about Ruth Jefferson’s son, Edison, being arrested. Despite having been fired as Ruth’s lawyer earlier, Kennedy rushes to the police station, posing as Edison’s legal representative. She learns Edison has been charged with vandalizing a hospital by spray-painting swastikas and a racial slur, a hate crime that shocks her given his academic record. Kennedy negotiates a special arraignment, leveraging Edison’s clean record and his…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Ruth 4 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts a pivotal courtroom scene where Kennedy McQuarrie, Ruth Jefferson's attorney, confronts the racial undertones of the case head-on. After months of avoiding the topic, Kennedy boldly addresses the jury about systemic racism, forcing them to acknowledge the elephant in the room. Ruth, moved by Kennedy's words, reflects on how her life has been shaped by these very issues, yet recognizes that the message carries more weight coming from Kennedy, a white woman. The moment is charged with…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Turk 2 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk Bauer attempting to comfort his wife, Brit, during a tense moment in the courtroom. He reminds her to focus on their shared dream of visiting Vienna, a calming technique they used during the birth of their son, Davis. However, the context is now tragically different—they are grappling with the loss of their child. The prosecutor, Odette Lawton, interrupts, criticizing Brit's emotional outburst in court as a risky move. Brit reacts defiantly, asserting her genuine grief, and…
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