Where There's Smoke (Short Story) and Larger Than Life (Novella)

De: Jodi Picoult

Narrado por: Kathe Mazur, Rebecca Lowman

Where There's Smoke:

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who “writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships” (The Boston Globe). Now, in this original short story, Picoult introduces Serenity Jones, one of the fascinating characters from her eagerly awaited new novel, Leaving Time.

Even as a child, Serenity Jones knew she possessed unusual psychic gifts. Now, decades later, she’s an acclaimed medium and host of her own widely viewed TV show, where she delivers messages to the living from loved ones who have passed. Lately, though, her efforts to boost ratings and garner fame have compromised her clairvoyant instincts. When Serenity books a young war widow to appear as a guest, the episode quickly unravels, stirring up a troubling controversy. And as she tries to undo the damage—to both her reputation and her show—Serenity finds that pride comes at a high price.

Larger Than Life:
From Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Storyteller and My Sister’s Keeper, comes a gripping and beautifully written novella. Set in the wilds of Africa, Larger Than Life introduces Alice, the unforgettable character at the center of Picoult’s anticipated new novel, Leaving Time.

A researcher studying memory in elephants, Alice is fascinated by the bonds between mother and calf—the mother’s powerful protective instincts and her newborn’s unwavering loyalty. Living on a game reserve in Botswana, Alice is able to view the animals in their natural habitat—while following an important rule: She must only observe and never interfere. Then she finds an orphaned young elephant in the bush and cannot bear to leave the helpless baby behind. Thinking back on her own childhood, and on her shifting relationship with her mother, Alice risks her career to care for the calf. Yet what she comes to understand is the depth of a parent’s love.

A wonderful follow up to Leaving Time

Was very happily surprised about these 2 short stories with Serenity and Alice from Leaving Time. Narrated by the same actresses.

Superb performance!

2 short stories kept me engaged through out. Loved both of them. Larger than Life was particularly touching and a tear jerker. So good.

Stunning

In this double feature prequel to Leaving Time, Where There’s Smoke and Larger Than Life, short novels written by Jodi Picoult, have left me breathless.

Where There’s Smoke brings you back to Serenity Jones at the peak of her psychic fame. The glory, the money, the status, she has it all. Yet with that high horse comes a very long fall.

Larger Than Life sweeps you away to Africa with Alice, a scientist studying Elephants. As she experiences harsh pain and reality, can she overcome it all to be where she truly needs to be?

As a huge fan of Leaving Time, seeing there was these prequels got me so excited! To say I was thrilled was an understatement. As I read them I was right back with each character.
Serenity, so harsh and funny and true to herself. Her actions and reactions, her words and thoughts, all so plainly her.
Alice, so kind and gentle, studious and raw. The emotions she goes through playing so loudly and strong.
The thing they have in common; the care they share so passionately for their beliefs. While these were short, they didn’t leave me any less awed with their effect on me. Yet another set of true masterpieces.

Highly recommend.

Interesting short story - narrator terrible

While this was an interesting short story - the narrator sounded like she was 1/2 asleep or in a fog. Made it hard to listen to. The elephant part of the story was interesting. The relation ship with the ranger was not believable because it was so undeveloped. I’m glad this was just a short story as I started to lose interest.

So Heartbreaking

Beautiful... Everyone should read and feel this wonderful book. We need every day to be reminded that we are a species and not intended to be a dominant over all other life forms.