Mad Honey

Novel | Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan

Readers familiar with Picoult’s work know to expect a book that elegantly navigates controversial human experiences. And while Mad Honey certainly meets that brief, it is a book Picoult certainly couldn’t have written on her own—not with integrity and authenticity. An award-winning author in her own right, Finney Boylan’s contribution is crucial. The story is so cleverly and exquisitely woven that I found myself halfway through the book before I realised the true delicacy of the narrative content (which I won’t give away here). Overall, I was challenged and educated and deeply moved. Mad Honey is a must-read for the 21st century. (Reviewed by Jules Badger)