<b>The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>My Sister's Keeper</i> examines the fault lines of a troubled marriage in this "unfailingly intelligent...undeniably literary psychological drama"(<i>Booklist</i>).</b><i> <p/></i>To the outside world, they seem to have it all. Cassie Barrett, a renowned anthropologist, and Alex Rivers, one of Hollywood's hottest actors, met on the set of a motion picture in Africa. They shared childhood tales, toasted the future, and declared their love in a fairy-tale wedding. But when they return to California, something alters the picture of their perfect marriage. A frightening pattern is taking shape--a cycle of hurt, denial, and promises, thinly veiled by glamour. Torn between fear and something that resembles love, Cassie wrestles with questions she never dreamed she would face: How can she leave? Then again, how can she stay?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Jodi Picoult<br><b>Publisher:</b> Berkley Books<br><b>Published:</b> 07/02/2002<br><b>Pages:</b> 384<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.73lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.26h x 5.22w x 0.98d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780425185506<br><b>Age Range:</b> 18-UP<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 6.5<br><b>Point Value:</b> 24<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>126133 / Picture Perfect<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Jodi Picoult </b>is the #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling<i> </i>author of twenty-five novels, including <i>Small Gr