A Spark of Light by Jodi PicoultMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Author Jodi Picoult has never been afraid to take on controversial topics, but this may be her most provocative book so far, digging deeply into the many nuances surrounding a woman's choice to end a pregnancy. The story is centered around fictional"The Center"- the sole provider of abortions in Mississippi and the many women who just happened to be there on the day a crazed gunman entered the Center and began shooting. Each of the men and women in the Center has a story that the author expertly shares as she weaves the narrative of the events and the decisions that led each person to be in that building that day. Two of the people in the the Center happen to be the daughter and Aunt of the police negotiator, tasked with finding a solution to save the hostages and prevent more bloodshed. I found the book to be fast-paced and it kept me reading long into the night just to see what would happen next. The topic is emotionally charged, yet the author manages to make each woman's story unique and deeply personal.
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