Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult — Kindle Edition
Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult is a Kindle edition about Delia Hopkins, whose plans for marriage and family are upended when a police officer reveals a secret about her past. The listing describes a 448-page novel involving vanished memories, family relationships and a search-and-rescue worker.
At a glance
- A character-driven story centred on Delia Hopkins and revelations about a past she cannot remember.
- The listing describes themes of memory, trust, family and the consequences of hidden history.
- Kindle listing includes Screen Reader support, Enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The premise combines a personal mystery with family and relationship drama, giving the story several connected themes.
- Kindle reading features listed include Screen Reader support and adjustable reading aids such as Word Wise.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Atria Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 15 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1416506706 |
| File size | 2.7 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- The plot involves a secret from Delia's past and vanished memories, with implications for her family and future. The listing gives no content advisories.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in family-centred literary fiction with a mystery about memory and identity.
- Kindle readers who want listed reading aids such as Word Wise and Screen Reader support.
Less suited to
- Readers who prefer consistently brisk pacing or a story whose characters are easy to connect with, as customer feedback is divided on pacing and character development.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback praises the writing and describes the story as engaging, poignant and thought-provoking. Reactions are mixed on the content, pacing and character development, with some finding it absorbing and others disappointed or unable to connect with the characters. For readers considering this 448-page family-centred novel, those differences suggest the subject matter may appeal more consistently than the pace or cast. The aggregate rating is generally favourable, but ratings alone do not explain why readers responded as they did.
Positive themes
- Readers praise the writing and describe the story as engaging and thought-provoking.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback is divided on the overall content, pacing and whether the characters feel compelling.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vanishing Acts about?
The listing follows Delia Hopkins, a search-and-rescue worker whose life changes after a police officer reveals a secret about her past. The story explores memory, family and trust.
What reading features does this Kindle edition list?
It lists Screen Reader support, Enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
How long is the book?
The Kindle listing gives a print length of 448 pages and a file size of 2.7 MB.
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