The Pact
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The Pact (1998) is a novel by bestselling author Jodi Picoult about a possible suicide pact between two teenagers.
[edit] Plot Synopsis
Chris and Emily, teenagers from two neighboured and very close families, have been as close as siblings since birth, but as teenagers their relationship develops into a romance. When they are seniors in high school, however, both families are called to the hospital: Emily is dead at seventeen from a gunshot to the head, and Chris says the two had intended to carry out a suicide pact. In the end, Chris is found not guilty in the murder of Emily, even thought he admitted to shooting her in the court of law.
Although Chris has admitted that he was the one to shoot Emily in the head, he is not completely sure about his actions. His lawyer makes it clear that although he, by Emily's intent, was holding the gun, her hand was over his and also holding the gun. Emily's hand triggered the shot although Chris was holding it.
Some scenes include flashbacks on Emily and Chris's life, a possible pregnancy they had, and Chris's time in jail. There are also some scenes of descriptive sexual content.
[edit] External links
- Interview with Jodi Picoult in which she talks about research done for books, her career as an author, and what she likes to do when no one is around at home. LoadedShelf.10/06
- Writing a challenging read: Why I write banned books 2005 editorial by Jodi Picoult about attempted censorship of The Pact for students.
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