Where There's Smoke - A Short Story

Jodi Picoult

Ballantine Books

2014

40 páginas

1h 20m

ISBN-13: 9780804180795

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who "writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships" (The Boston Globe). Now, in this original short story, available exclusively as an eBook, Picoult introduces Serenity Jones, one of the fascinating characters from her eagerly awaited new novel, Leaving Time.

Even as a child, Serenity Jones knew she possessed unusual psychic gifts. Now, decades later, she's an acclaimed medium and host of her own widely viewed TV show, where she delivers messages to the living from loved ones who have passed. Lately, though, her efforts to boost ratings and garner fame have compromised her clairvoyant instincts. When Serenity books a young war widow to appear as a guest, the episode quickly unravels, stirring up a troubling controversy. And as she tries to undo the damage—to both her reputation and her show—Serenity finds that pride comes at a high price.

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Where There Is Smoke

Esta historia é sobre Serenity, uma mulher que tiene a habilidade de se comunicar com pessoas que estão mortas. Ela é famosa e tem um programa de TV onde demonstra sua característica mediúnica com convidados.
Mas as coisas ficam complicadas quando tenta ajudar duas pessoas.

Achei a narrativa fraca, não gostei da personagem, arrogante e chata.
Termina abruptamente, fiquei com a sensação de que falta concluir.

Para mim, que esperava uma história com suspense e fantasmas, foi decepcionante.