Change of Heart

I've recently finished Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. Normally I'm a half-hearted fan of this author, more of a take it or leave it type read for me. But this one sucked me in right from the very beginning.

Apart from the story line, the other thing I liked about this novel was that each chapter was written by one of the characters. It made for an interesting read and, while not a mind blowing plot it was still entertaining enough to keep me reading and a little thought provoking, especially about the death penalty.

Since I'm being a bit lazy about this review, here's the spiel from the web site:

One day June Nealon was happily anticipating a lifetime of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. Waiting for a miracle to happen.

For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens one day that changes everything for him. Now he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June's twelve-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes and the rage of a mother who has lost her child.