Spark of Light

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'A writer the world needs to be reading right now' The Independent

'An apposite and nuanced novel... Picoult writes about an emotive, controversial issue with unflinching precision.' Red

'Incredibly compelling and page turning' Dolly Alderton

'A very special novel about a very difficult subject.' Grazia

'Her intelligent, meticulously researched novels explore ethical dilemmas through heartrending, headline-grabbing scenarios' The Sunday Times

A lone gunman takes the women and doctors at a controversial abortion clinic hostage. Nobody has ended up there by choice.

As the tense negotiation for their release unfolds, hour by crucial hour, back in time through the day that brought the hostages and their captor to this moment, every certainty is questioned, every judgement thrown into sharp relief.

Because matters of life and death look very different when you, or the ones you love, are staring down the barrel of a gun . . .

Powerful, thought-provoking and deeply involving, Jodi Picoult's new novel is told in reverse, propelling the reader through intertwining characters and uncovering motives in this unflinching exploration of what makes a life.

Review: A writer the world needs to be reading right now * The Independent *

An apposite and nuanced novel... Picoult writes about an emotive, controversial issue with unflinching precision * Red *

An urgent, shocking and human story. -- Daisy Buchanan

It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes * Financial Times *

Incredibly compelling and page turning -- Dolly Alderton

Expertly written... This topical novel presents both sides of the ever-present abortion debate in the form of a harrowing, thought-provoking story that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page * The Book Bag *

With an intricate backward-weaving structure, a host of compelling voices and her captivating tone, this is a very special novel about a very difficult subject * Grazia *

...this emotionally charged and thought-provoking drama cements Picoult's status as one of the most fearless novelists writing today. A Spark of Light is not only topical, unflinching and utterly compelling, it's also an important read. * Heat *

Like a modern Mrs Gaskell or a contemporary such as John Grisham, her intelligent, meticulously researched novels explore ethical dilemmas through heartrending, headline-grabbing scenarios * The Sunday Times *

Picoult's novels are meticulously researched and she never shies away from controversial material. Told in reverse chronological order, each character's story draws the reader in * Women and Home *

Jodi Picoult's novels are always thought-provoking and her new one, A Spark of Light, addresses abortion rights. * Good Housekeeping *

Full of topical issues, this is a great book club read * Prima *

A special, important and powerful read. Jodi Picoult doesn't play safe - she examines, and pokes and brutally honestly tells us how it really is, and she always stays professional. * On My Bookshelf *

A book that will no doubt inspire debate. Jodi has done a marvellous job of writing a novel fraught with tension and difficult situations. Her writing shows that she has done an incredible amount of research... It is a hard hitting novel and difficult topics have been handed incredibly well. * Books and Lovely Things *

The incredible thing about this book is the level of research. She interviewed 151 women who'd had an abortion -- Pandora Sykes, The High Low Podcast

A second after I read the last page I turned back to the start and read the whole thing again... I loved everything about it: the structure, the characters, the prose... all wonderful. -- Clare Mackintosh

A timely, powerful and emotive novel * Sunday Mirror *

She has delivered a tough yet compassionate read that is guaranteed to spark debate * Irish Independent *

A thought-provoking read that explores the intertwined fates of a group of very human characters * Woman's Weekly *

The tense novel tackles two of the biggest issues facing America today: abortion and gun control and unravels what bought these people to this point * Evening Standard *

A truly powerful, thought-provoking - and timely - read * Image Magazine *

Meticulously researched... The reverse narrative works exceptionally well * Irish Sunday Independent *

A matchless talent for hitting emotional notes * Irish Times *

The queen of issue-based fiction * Best Magazine *

Picoult creates a gripping novel that explores the tough decisions people face very day * Happiful *

More seat-edge drama from the doyenne of hot-topic lit * Mail on Sunday *

Tackles a divisive issue with incredible sensitivity * Woman Magazine *

Despite challenging subject matter and a confusing structure, this novel is sure to spark debate. * Daily Mirror *

A Spark of Light, by one of our favourites, Jodi Picoult, will get you thinking and really stay with you. * That's Life *

Timely, balanced and certain to inspire debate, A Spark of Light is Picoult at her fearless best. * Washington Post *