The Tenth Circle facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Jodi Picoult |
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| Illustrator | Dustin Weaver |
| Cover artist | Zoë Sadokierski |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Family saga |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
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Publication date
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17 March 2006 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 387 pp |
| ISBN | 1-74114-693-3 |
| OCLC | 224803646 |
The Tenth Circle (2006) is a book written by Jodi Picoult, an American author. It was her thirteenth novel. The story explores the deep connections between fathers and daughters. The book also uses many ideas from Dante Alighieri's famous poem, Inferno.
Contents
Story of The Tenth Circle
The main character is Trixie Stone, a high school freshman. Trixie tells people that her ex-boyfriend, Jason Underhill, hurt her at a party. Many students and people in the town quickly take Jason's side.
Trixie's parents, Daniel and Laura, get involved. Daniel is a quiet comic book artist. Laura is a college professor. Jason's life changes a lot because of Trixie's story. Later, Jason dies.
People start to think Trixie might be involved in Jason's death. They wonder if she pushed him from a bridge. Trixie then runs away to Alaska. This is where her father, Daniel, grew up. Daniel and Laura eventually find Trixie in Alaska.
At the end of the book, Laura tells Daniel something important. She confesses that she was present when Jason died. Jason was very upset and moved quickly towards Laura. Laura pushed him away, and he fell from the bridge. He held onto her hand for a moment, but Laura let go. This showed that Trixie was not guilty, but Laura had played a part in what happened.
The book ends with Daniel's newest comic. It shows a father and his daughter together again. The father saves his daughter from a very dark place.
Comic Book Parallel
The main story and smaller stories in the book are shown alongside Daniel's comic. His comic is also called The Tenth Circle. It is very similar to Daniel's own life and the events in the novel.
Inside the comic, there is a secret message. It says, "Nothing is easier than self-deceit, for what each man wishes that he also believes to be true." This quote is from a speaker named Demosthenes.
Meaning of the Title
The title, The Tenth Circle, has a special meaning. It refers to a part of The Divine Comedy by Dante. The first part of this famous poem is called Inferno.
Main Characters in the Book
- Trixie Stone: She is the main character. Trixie is a ninth-grade high school student. She tells people that Jason Underhill hurt her.
- Daniel Stone: He is Trixie's father. Daniel is a comic-book artist. He grew up in Alaska.
- Laura Stone: She is Trixie's mother. Laura works as a college professor.
- Jason Underhill: He was Trixie's boyfriend. Trixie said he hurt her. He later died after falling from a bridge.
- Zephyr Santorelli-Weinstein: She is Trixie's best friend.
- Moss Minton: He is Jason's best friend. He also dated Zephyr for a short time.
Movie Adaptation
The novel The Tenth Circle was made into a movie. It was shown on the Lifetime Network. The movie first aired on June 28, 2008.
The film featured several actors:
- Kelly Preston played Laura Stone.
- Ron Eldard played Daniel Stone.
- Haley Beauchamp played Zephyr Santorelli-Weinstein.
- Jamie Johnston played Jason Underhill.
- Geordie Brown played Moss Minton.
- Brittany Robertson played Trixie Stone.
The movie was made by Sony Pictures Television.
