The Review Site - Songs of the Humpback Whale: A novel in five voices

Relevant Information: Author: Jodi Picoult
Brief summary of the item: In this novel Jodi Picoult powerfully portrays an emotionaly charged marriage that changes course in one volatile moment. After an explosive argument where Jane turns on her husband Oliver, she leaves with her daughter Rebecca in search of her brother Joley's home, guided by letters from him. They arrive at the apple orchard where he works and meet Sam - the owner - and Hadley, his friend and co-worker, who both have a dramatic effect on the women's lives. At the same time Oliver, who is so used to searching for humpback whales, finds himself chasing his family in a journey of his own.
Jodi Picoult tells her story from 5 people's point of view with all narration going chronologically apart from Rebecca's, which goes backwards in time.
Good Points: It's an emotional book that touches on many types of love. The fact it is told from five perspectives gives you more of an insight into what is really going on and allows you to feel closer to each character.
Bad Points: Personally, the mother really annoyed me - I found her incredibly weak.
General Comments: Jodi Picoult is one of my favourite authors, and this is my favourite book of hers. Many people disagree and feel that her later work is better, but when I read this i could completely picture the entire journey Jane, Rebecca and Oliver make throughout the story.