Leaving Time

A Novel

By: Jodi Picoult

Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman, Abigail Revasch, Kathe Mazur, Mark Deakins

Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Throughout her blockbuster career, number-one New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult has seamlessly blended nuanced characters, riveting plots, and rich prose, brilliantly creating stories that "not only provoke the mind but touch the flawed souls in all of us" (The Boston Globe). Now, in her highly anticipated new book, she has delivered her most affecting novel yet - and one unlike anything she's written before.

For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to believe that she would be abandoned as a young child, Jenna searches for her mother regularly online and pores over the pages of Alice's old journals. A scientist who studied grief among elephants, Alice wrote mostly of her research among the animals she loved, yet Jenna hopes the entries will provide a clue to her mother’s whereabouts.

Desperate to find the truth, Jenna enlists two unlikely allies in her quest. The first is Serenity Jones, a psychic who rose to fame finding missing persons - only to later doubt her gifts. The second is Virgil Stanhope, a jaded private detective who originally investigated Alice’s case along with the strange, possibly linked death of one of her colleagues. As the three work together to uncover what happened to Alice, they realize that in asking hard questions, they'll have to face even harder answers.

As Jenna's memories dovetail with the events in her mother's journals, the story races to a mesmerizing finish. A deeply moving, gripping, and intelligent pause-resister, Leaving Time is Jodi Picoult at the height of her powers.

©2014 Jodi Picoult (P)2014 Random House Audio

Again 'WOW'

I usually read thriller suspense novels. But I came a across this author from my dad with the story teller. Her writing and the narrator bring her books alive. You can't stop listening. This story line was different and threw me for a loop. You won't be disappointed I promise!

Started slow, but loved the ending!

I loved the fact that it told the story from the different characters point of view. The twist/was great & unexpected!

The story of Leaving Time will never leave you

Where does Leaving Time rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best books i've listened to tis year.

What did you like best about this story?

The story is beautifully written and filled with genuine heart and soul. I couldn't wait for the opportunity to listen, the story is compelling, sensitive, and suspensfull.

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

There are different narrators for each of the main characters and it blends beautifully.

If you could rename Leaving Time, what would you call it?

It is perfect just as it is.

You will cry and you will laugh!

Where does Leaving Time rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was one of my favorite Jodi Picoult books I've listened to. This author always does her research and weaves it into an emotional story of love, family, loss and memories.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Leaving Time?

I especially enjoyed learning about elephant behavior. In a scene where the mother elephant comes to the aid of her dying 13 year old son, I cried as I listened to the elephants grieving process as told in Alice's voice. Beautiful. Moving.

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The narration and performances were excellent. The detective and the little girl have a style of dialogue that will have you laughing out loud.

Who was the most memorable character of Leaving Time and why?

My favorite character was Alice, the woman who is being searched for by her daughter, a detective and a psychic. Alice reads her research to us in the most engaging style giving us insight to her beloved elephants and what Alice values. The ending will surprise you!

Any additional comments?

Please listen to this book. Listen to the credits at the end so if you feel moved by the plight of the elephants you will learn how you can make a difference.

Good read! Really engrossing

Would you consider the audio edition of Leaving Time to be better than the print version?

The audio version was entertaining and gave life to the individual chracters.

If you could take any character from Leaving Time out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would take out the betrayed wife. She was too likeable and helpful to the child to have a cheating husband...in a perfect world

Love the twist!

Ms. Picoult never disappoints, adding a clever twist at the end of her engaging stories. I was fascinated with the information on elephants. Thank you for an engaging read.

LOVE IT!!!! You got me!!

What made the experience of listening to Leaving Time the most enjoyable?

great characters - great reader! GREAT TWIST!!!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jenna!!

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes - excellent!!

If you could rename Leaving Time, what would you call it?

……….not sure. maybe "you got me" :-)

Any additional comments?

THANK YOU!! Great book - short and sweet great for my drive!! SUPER TWIST!!!!

Great read

Enjoyed the story and the final twists. And appreciated learning facts about elephants along the way.

LOVE

I couldn't stop listening to this audio book. Jodi Piccult sure knows how to write an amazing story.

Awesome twist

This may be the most engrossing, the best book I’ve read. The characters are solid and the story is heart wrenching in a good way. Also, I am fully supportive of the message in this book. The elephant’s plight is very distressing. These animals are more humane in some ways, and more civilized than humans. We can’t stand by and watch them eliminated from the wild.