Look Again

By: Lisa Scottoline

Narrated by: Mary Stuart Masterson

Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Lisa Scottoline breaks new ground in Look Again, a thrilling audiobook that's both heart-stopping and heart-breaking, and sure to have new fans and book clubs buzzing.

When reporter Ellen Gleeson gets a "Have You Seen This Child?" flyer in the mail, she almost throws it away. But something about it makes her look again, and her heart stops—the child in the photo is identical to her adopted son, Will. Her every instinct tells her to deny the similarity between the boys, because she knows her adoption was lawful. But she's a journalist and won't be able to stop thinking about the photo until she figures out the truth.

And she can't shake the question: if Will rightfully belongs to someone else, should she keep him or give him up? She investigates, uncovering clues no one was meant to discover, and when she digs too deep, she risks losing her own life—and that of the son she loves.

©2009 Sandra Dallas (P)2009 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“Actress Mary Stuart Masterson's warm, precise voice enlists the listener's sympathy for Ellen, even in her most boneheaded, self-sabotaging moments, and also provides convincing accents for the secondary characters.” —AudioFile

“Narrated by actress Mary Stuart Masterson, Look Again is a suspenseful story that tugs at the heart, as listeners follow Ellen's determined search to uncover Will's mysterious history, raising questions of where he belongs--and who he belongs to.” —Kirkus Reviews

“As skillful as Scottoline's thriller is, it is enhanced by Mary Stuart Masterson's performance. Her characterizations are distinct and evocative, her tone remains smooth, even while ratcheting up the tension and suspense. Listeners will be wholly absorbed by this moving story.” —Publishers Weekly

Great Narration!

really enjoyed this audio, narration was great, story line well done.waited to are what happened next. I have sewn on the news in the past court trials of parents fighting for parental rights. very emotional subject.WELL DONE!

Fantastic

Another fantastic story! Performance was great. I am an hour north of Philadelphia and can picture right where the books take place

Boring, sappy . . . . really????

Surprised to see some reviews giving this novel a low rating. I love mysteries and thrillers and this novel did not disappoint. Listened to it in record time and enjoyed every minute.

Love Lisa Scottoline's books!

This was my first 'non Bennie Rosato' book so I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it as much. I did! The story had me on the edge of my seat. I love the complexity of her story lines...it's never cut and dried and I like that, as a reader, I need to think about, and process, what's happening. The narrator was terrific, and I enjoyed Marcello's accent...nice fantasy. Love her writing style!

Get your tissues handy!

Loved the story! I had to keep reading - a roller coaster ride for sure. It is a good thing I was listening - I would not have been able to read through the tears.

Excellent

From the very start what a great listen. Even more wonderful is it just gets better and better. I'm a new fan after this book of Lisa Scottoline.

FANTASTIC!

Story line you would have never anticipated. Well done!! A MUST READ! A +++++

Intense Story

The story was very interesting & intense. I really enjoyed it. I did not, however, enjoy Mary Stuart Masterson's performance in narrarating. Too monotone & lacked in character voices. I love her as an actress but did not think this was her particular gifting.

Wow.

Great story it makes you not wanna stop listening! several surprising events that shock you.

Literary License unchained

This 3-star book received an extra star because I am the father of an adopted daughter and my belief is that all adoptive parents harbor a degree of fear that an unknown legality could someday take their child from them. I think this book suffered because author Scottoline had to create too many implausible scenarios to allow for the outcomes she had in mind. For example, the husband of Ellen's adoption attorney was overly cooperative; Ellen's babysitter seemed to be available 24/7; the coincidental sighting of major characters at the Miami airport; the Missing Child card that set the whole story in motion in the first place etc. The published summary for the book already mentions a "happy ending" and knowing this shouldn't bother most listeners. It shouldn't be hard for most listeners to figure out how this happy ending will play out. At least it wasn't for me. Masterson did an adequate job with the narration, although her depiction of Lisa's son was especially grating. The book raises some ethical questions although the manner in which they were raised was not very believable. But, hey, it's fiction and if reality was key to enjoyable reading and listening, then there would be far fewer books being sold.