Peter has been a victim of bullying throughout his entire school years -- his first day of school resulted in his lunch box being tossed out the window of the school bus. His life after that and in the following years didn't get any easier.
Josie Cormier is the daughter of the judge who presides over the case. She had a childhood connection to Peter and has no recollection of the events of the day. She is mourning the death of her boyfriend and struggling to adjust to life after...
This is my second reading on this book and I found myself having much more compassion for all the characters and a bit more frustration with others. The story is told in alternating voices. One of the things I enjoyed about this book is that it doesn't just show Peter as a killer it shows his "human" side. I also feel that Picoult captured what goes on in schools all across the US in regards to cliques, bullying and people turning a blind eye. There are no innocent or guilty parties everyone plays a part however this does not justify the actions of taking lives.
The characters are diverse, interesting and sympathetic. This isn't an easy read as it deals with a variety of subjects and strong emotions.
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