The Pact by Jodi Picoult

"You will find this novel impossible to put down" - Daily Mail

Chris and Emily grew up together hand in hand. They were neighbours, friends, best friends, then eventually, to no one's surprise, soul mates. Having lived next door to each other for eighteen years, the Hartes and the Golds became inseparable. In their parents' eyes, Chris and Emily were perfect. They had everything anyone could ever wish for. Or so it seemed.

One night, a call from the hospital threatened the young lovers' parents to question if they really knew their children at all: Emily and Chris were involved in an apparent suicide pact, yet, somehow, only Emily died.

Piecing together all they can, Chris' and Emily's parents find themselves face to face with the terrifying truth: what really happened that bitter night.

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I thought this book was captivating, and the style it was written in successfully captured my attention. The story constantly jumps back and forth from past to present, allowing you (as the reader) to try to piece together the events yourself. The plot had many twists and turns, which is interesting, but at the same time, misleading. Some scenes were horrendously 'vivid' and 'obscene', but overall, a great read. :) I finished the book in one day! (partly because I had to review something, but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless) Highly recommended!