Lone Wolf

By: Jodi Picoult

Narrated by: Natalia Payne, Louis Changchien, Celeste Ciulla, Nick Cordero, Angela Goethals, Mark Zeisler, Andy Paris

Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

In the wild, when a wolf knows its time is over, when it knows it is of no more use to its pack, it may sometimes choose to slip away. Dying apart from its family, it stays proud and true to its nature. Humans aren’t so lucky. Luke Warren has spent his life researching wolves. He has written about them, studied their habits intensively, and even lived with them for extended periods of time. In many ways, Luke understands wolf dynamics better than those of his own family. His wife, Georgie, has left him, finally giving up on their lonely marriage. His son, Edward, twenty-four, fled six years ago, leaving behind a shattered relationship with his father. Edward understands that some things cannot be fixed, though memories of his domineering father still inflict pain. Then comes a frantic phone call: Luke has been gravely injured in a car accident with Edward’s younger sister, Cara. Suddenly everything changes: Edward must return home to face the father he walked out on at age eighteen. He and Cara have to decide their father’s fate together. Though there’s no easy answer, questions abound: What secrets have Edward and his sister kept from each other? What hidden motives inform their need to let their father die . . . or to try to keep him alive? What would Luke himself want? How can any family member make such a decision in the face of guilt, pain, or both? And most importantly, to what extent have they all forgotten what a wolf never forgets: that each member of a pack needs the others, and that sometimes survival means sacrifice?

©2012 Jodi Picoult (P)2012 Recorded Books, LLC

Lone Wolf raw with realism.

What a great story. I have spent time with wolves. This was very well researched. Not surprised, Jodi always does her homework. She knows how to get you to read “just one more chapter” then I’ll put it down. Nice job with the narration. From one author to another. Respect Rick Incorvia http://bit.ly/rick-incorvia-amazon

Compelling

I almost never give five stars but this book hit me in the heart. The twists and turns i never saw coming rollercoastered my emotions. My allegiance from one character to another as the book unfolded with new insights had me questioning my beliefs.

I loved it!

This is the typical Jodi Picoult book, about moral dilemmas & family conflict, but so much more interesting about the wolf packs. Being an animal lover, I learned so much about wolves in this book & loved it. This is my favorite Jodi Picoult book!

Great Book

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lone Wolf?

There were many

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

no

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

This book went straight to the heart. The additional readers make it interesting and really help you to put yourself right there!

great listen

Would you listen to Lone Wolf again? Why?

yes, I probably will. His dedication to the wolves is impressive, but it does come at a cost

What did you like best about this story?

the commitment to the wolves, and the relationships between family members

lots of interesting data about wolfs

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I enjoyed this book. Though it was long on wolf data and switches back and forth between characters, very good story line

What did you like best about this story?

The ending

Unexpected Moving Interesting

Wonderfull readers!
Loved to be educated into the ways of these animals in such a way
Also moving is the eternal controversial theme of euthanasia
Resuming, this is a very good mixed story

Jodi P is back!

I must say, I didn't like the last book (Sing You Home) and started this one with some trepidation. No worries; JP is back as before. Her plots always have so many thoughtful elements -- very gestalt -- and with that one exception have always been a satisfying story. I have to say that I really didn't have much interest in wolves before listening to this book, but now they fascinate me. The way that JP wove wolf packs, families, misfits, reconciliation, alienation and end of life issues was truly wonderful. Enjoy!

Jodi Piccoult never let's me down!

What did you love best about Lone Wolf?

I love how the storyline blends to form the whole picture. I also love the way she brings the wolf pack information and makes it a part of the story. She never dissapointment!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lone Wolf?

The final decision to terminate life support and the coming together of a fractured family.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

You feel like you are there! Excellent narration!

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

The father. To learn more about the wolves.

Any additional comments?

Any book by piccoult is an excellent read!

Not her best, but still worth the read

This was by no means one of Jodi Picoult's best books, but it is still worth the read. Although the reader will learn a lot about wolves and their lives, I didn't care for some of the characters or their reactions to different circumstances. Ms. Picoult is an outstanding author; however, I just didn't think this one was one of her better books.