The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult is a gripping, emotionally charged novel about guilt, redemption, and the moral choices that define us. Sage Singer is a solitary baker who works through the night, hiding from a world haunted by personal loss and painful memories. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she befriends Josef Weber, a kind and elderly man from her grief support group.
But Josef isn’t who he seems. One day, he reveals a harrowing secret from his past — one that shatters Sage’s world and forces her to confront questions of justice, forgiveness, and the legacy of history. He asks Sage for an unthinkable favour, and the choice she makes will echo through both of their lives.
Weaving together contemporary drama with heartbreaking historical narratives from World War II, The Storyteller is a profound and thought-provoking exploration of morality, identity, and the enduring power of truth. Picoult masterfully examines how the past shapes the present, and whether it’s ever truly possible to forgive the unforgivable.
