Don't Go

By: Lisa Scottoline

Narrated by: Jeremy Davidson

Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

From the New York Times best-selling author of Come Home comes a riveting thriller about one man's search for his wife's killer.

When Dr. Mike Scanlon is called to serve as an army doctor in Afghanistan, he’s acutely aware of the dangers he’ll face and the hardships it will bring his wife, Chloe, and their newborn baby. And deep inside, he doesn’t think of himself as a hero, but a healer.

However, in an ironic turn of events, as Mike operates on a wounded soldier in a war-torn country, Chloe dies at home in the suburbs, in an apparently freak household accident. Devastated, he returns home to bury her, only to discover that the life he left behind has fallen apart. He’s a stranger to his baby girl, and his medical practice has downsized in his absence. Worse, he learns a shocking secret that sends him into a downward spiral.

Grief-stricken, Mike makes decisions upon returning to Afghanistan which will change his life forever. It’s not until he comes home for good that he grasps the gravity of his actions, and realizes he must fight the most important battle of his life, to reclaim his life and his daughter. Along the way, he discovers that everything is not as it seems, and he learns ugly truths about those he loves the most, as well as the true meaning of heroism.

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THIS AUTHOR KNOWS HOW TO RUIN A REAL GOOD STORY

What did you like best about Don't Go? What did you like least?

I LIKED THE PLOT VERY MUCH. I DID NOT LIKE THE WAY THINGS GOT WRAPPED UP IN THE END. IT RUINED THE WHOLE BOOK.

What was most disappointing about Lisa Scottoline’s story?

THE ENDING. IT WAS JUST TOO MUCH. THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK I READ BY THIS AUTHOR THAT WAS VERY ENJOYABLE THRU THE BOOK WHERE THE LAST FEW CHAPTERS MESSED THE WHOLE THING UP.

Which scene was your favorite?

THERE WERE MANY ENJOYABLE SCENES. I CANT PICK A FAVOITE.

Was Don't Go worth the listening time?

YES IT WAS EVEN THO I GAVE IT A POOR RATING. BECAUSE THRUOUT MOST OF THE BOOK IT WAS EXTREMELY ENJOYABLE.

Any additional comments?

THIS AUTHOR HAS SUCH POTENTIAL IN HER BOOKS. BUT I DOUBT I WILL BUY ANOTHER ONE BECAUSE THE PLOT WAS FINE UNTIL THEY COMPLICATED IT. ANOTHER BOOK WITH A MURDER IN IT THAT ADDED NOTHING TO THE STORY.

A very distracted story

This book could have been better but went back and forth too often. The story went from family drama to war story to mystery to legal drama then back to mystery. Usually Scottoline can stay focused on the main course but lost her way on this one.

Great story !

Story seems to be an accurate representation of a family dealing with war snd military service. Hope we can all learn to be more compassionate toward returning soldiers. Loved the characters and how they learned to work out problems.

Scottoline - Best Ever

What did you love best about Don't Go?

Don't Go was not the story I expected. Scottoline kept me on the edge of my seat through most of the story. Usually it takes me several days to a wk to listen to a mystery; but this novel I could not put down.
A father's love for his wife and his daughter, then disappointment - I felt like crying many times during the story.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot seemed to change many times, you don't know what Isaac will have to endure next.

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

don't remember readers

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Family Love

moving book

complex plot and characters presented in a moving story. Beautifully written. A real page turner.

An Enjoyable Listen

I thought the book started very strong. It does get a little long in the middle with one too many characters and plot twists introduced. The ending was not shocking but was decent. It was a solid audiobook. I did prefer "Keep Quiet", and I will definitely keep exploring Scottoline offerings.

Stubborn Mike

I enjoyed this book & the surprises. I tried to help Mike make a few decisions, but he wouldn't listen, ha.
good ending, easy to read into story about his love for Stephenie.

great book

I really enjoyed listening to this book and would recommend it highly thank you!! peace

Think I expected something different

I have never read a book by Lisa Scottoline before. This one sounded as though it would be a good, even poignant-sounding story. Began listening eagerly, then noticed that while the premise of a soldier coming home to his wife's funeral after her unexpected death, even with some elements of mystery involved, sounded enticingly good, it, well...wasn't. At least not my cup of tea.

I've surely listened to worse, but it felt flat somehow. The narration bothered me, but Jeremy Davidson could not create a better reading than the book itself allowed. This is undoubtedly as much a matter of my listening taste as anything else. I rather imagine others will like it better, but I found it to be a disappointment. I found it hard to listen to. Kept waiting for it to improve, but it didn't. It should have been good. All the elements were there; somehow it simply did not click for me. Writing too simplistic, too dry, even though the plot line had a lot of promise. Just my opinion though.

This is a good listen

Any additional comments?

The ending was a little too "precious" for my taste, although it was the only one most readers would accept. The book kept me alternately pissed off at the hero and sympathizing with him. Some good twists and turns.