I haven't read Jodi Picoult in a while, but absolutely enjoyed this book. The spiritual elements were fascinating and while I usually don't care for a lot of magical realism, in this case I enjoyed them. The alternating voices were all very good. It made me consider my own opinions on the death penalty and the atonement. I'd really like to sit down with a bottle of wine and talk faith, Christianity, and the church with Picoult. I think she has some really interesting ideas. Enjoyed this book on a lot of levels - as a reader, a writer, and a person of faith.