Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

Name Jasmine Chan Date 26-7-12 Summer holiday book report Book rubric Change of Heart pic Author Jodi Picoult Publisher Atria Books Plot summary Junes daughter, Claire, needed a heart transplant. However, it was Shay, a man on death language for killing the rest of Junes family years ago, who wanted to donate his.After a grim, life-and-death struggle and careful consideration, June accepted Shays grand render grudgingly, so Claires life was saved. Commentary Before recital the books brief introduction, the words change of heart gave me the impression that this book is adept about a person suffering from heart failure and had to get a heart transplant from an unknown donor just like so legion(predicate) others did. After reading the blurb, I discovered that this is not the case. Actu solelyy, the plot is very special and the issue is very controversial and worth discussing so I started reading this book.I have to assure everyone that this book is a page-turner that impels readers to read towards the very last page. Would you fulfil your enemys dying wish to save the life of individual you love? In this novel, Jodi Picoult delves into questions of vengeance, mercy, salvation and redemption by exploring the rage of June who already lost a daughter, the crust of Shay the criminal on death actors line and the fate of a critically-ill child to force them to think about a question Can even the most understandable thirst of vengeance be squashed if it means saving someone you love? In my opinion, as on that point is an old saying Whats done, is done, I think June should forgive or at least put aside Shays wrongdoings and accept his kind offer because this would be an act of forgiving herself and others too. Moreover, this would be the only way to save her daughter (There was no one except Shay whose heart was suitable for Claire. ) However, of course, as a reader, we know that Junes family did not die of murder but manslaughter.So, thats why I actively en heroism June to accept Shays giving, which came out of love. As a result, my serve well to Junes question Would you give up your vengeance against someone you hate if it meant saving someone you loved? is definitely yes. Besides, I truly appreciate Jodi Picoult having the courage to write about these themes, which are novel, controversial and meaningful. Secondly, concerning about the characters, I think Shay was a hero because he was humble and willing to sacrifice himself.For example, when there were miracles water turned into wine, Calloways pet robin was brought back to life and a tiny piece of gum became enough for all to share hap under his finger in the prison, he did not boast about himself, but instead denied that he was a Messiah and said that he was just an ordinary man who wanted to donates his heart to save a little girl called Claire for redemption.Besides, although nobody knew the truthit was only because Shay wanted to protect Elizabeth from existence sexuall y-abused by her stepfather, Kurt that he was compelled to shoot Kurt and accidentally shot Elizabeth too. He still insisted to die for Claire because he loved that family and wanted for redemption for his big mistake. Having lost a daughter and two husbands, Junes life was fraught with grief. I can vividly see how that grief shaped her character and informing the choices that she makes.At prime(prenominal), when she had lost her first husband, she was willing to take a second chance and let go of the past and start a new life by remarrying and giving alliance to another girl. However, when her first daughter and second husband were murdered, she broke apart. When it came to the decision whether to have a restorative justice meeting with Shay and evaluate his heart, June initially refused, which showed that she was no longer that flexible and easy to adapt to changes. Fortunately, in the end, being more rational, June made the correct decisionto take Shays heart.I think she made t his choice in hopes of a better future, which was also a wise move. Last of all, looking upon the writing strategies, the way Jodi Picoult presents the story generates readers involution in finding out whats going to happen. Each chapter is scripted from the perspectives of a different character. I get to know all the characters inner thoughts their fear, hope, bitterness and above all, their reflections of what makes sense of them. I felt as if I were one of the characters while reading. I understood their feelings.I explored their complex minds. I walked with them in their life journeys. I felt deeply what they underwent. I could view things from different peoples perspectives. Through this, I could experience the sorrow and difficulties of June and her family. In the epilogue, it is the first and the last chapter written from Claires perspectives, which makes the ending very unique. In conclusion, Change of Heart is a true-to-life story, which I love so much and would strongly r ecommend to all my fellow schoolmates.