Change of Heart: A Novel Audiobook, by Jodi Picoult Play Audiobook Sample

Change of Heart: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Nicole Poole, Stafford Clark-Price, Jim Frangione, Danielle Ferland, Jennifer Ikeda Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2016 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781508224372

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

85

Longest Chapter Length:

33:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

49 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

10:41 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

37

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Publisher Description

The acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author presents a spellbinding tale of a mother’s tragic loss and one man’s last chance at gaining salvation.

Can we save ourselves, or do we rely on others to do it? Is what we believe always the truth?

One moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle to happen.

For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens that changes everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June’s eleven-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who has lost her child.

Would you give up your vengeance against someone you hate if it meant saving someone you love? Would you want your dreams to come true if it meant granting your enemy’s dying wish?

Once again, Jodi Picoult mesmerizes and enthralls readers with this story of redemption, justice, and love.

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"I really enjoyed this book. I read a lot of Jodi Picoult books a few years ago, and did find them to get quite predictable. But having had a break from them for a while, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. I read it in less than a week, and given that I have a 9 month old baby, that is no mean feat!"

— Kylie (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “An impressive book.”

    — Publishers Weekly

Change of Heart Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 5 (3.86)
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Narration: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 (2.00)
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Story: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — cereda selzer, 3/23/2022
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Piccoult writes very well and develops such interesting characters. She really did her homework on this book! The main idea of this book compelled me to finish it, but I was kind of disappointed with the ending. And I wish the book didn't drop the F-bomb so much! "

    — Emily, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was a great read for me. It's a lot different than a lot of books I read. It really made me think. It talks a lot about religion and morals, which forced me to reconsider what I believe. "

    — Lucy, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Picoult, Man commits a double homicide and is on death row. He wants to donate his heart to the victims sister. Lawyer goes to court to fight for his right to do so. Slow in the middle, but fast paced at end. "

    — Diana, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Typical Piccoult book, taking a controversy and creating characters to explain various sides and points of view. This time a convicted murderer wants to donate his heart to someone who needs him. He's on death row and will die anyway, so should he be allowed to chose his time and means of death to allow someone else to live? Somewhat entertaining, but nothing outstanding. "

    — Janie, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is excellent. One of my favorites ever written. "

    — Tanya, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " not great... dragged and ripped off the green mile loads!!! almost gave up on it, i guessed the end near the beginning! but persevered "

    — Kirstin, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved how she wrote the chapters from the different points of view. Too bad she didn't write any chapters from Shay's point of view. Great book, but I did find some things a little far fetched for me. "

    — Lorie, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My friend Amy is a big Jodi Picoult fan and this book came highly recommended... thought provoking... good read. "

    — snehal, 11/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " LOVED THIS BOOK!!! it was very interesting. "

    — Emaline, 4/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It took me forever to find time to read & finish this book but i really did love it. Such a good story with twists and things you wouldn't expect. I'd recommend it. :) "

    — Shealyn, 3/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am not articulate enough to say how much I loved this book. It touched my heart. It brought tears to my eyes. And it reminded me why I decided to become a criminal defense attorney. "

    — Kim, 1/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think Jodi Picoult is my new favorite author. I know that a lot of her books are sad to some but I like the way she tackles the issues with a twist that makes you want to keep reading. Again the ending of this book surprised me. "

    — Diana, 11/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Once again, Jodi Picoult has taken my breath away! I could hardly put this book down! Highly recommend this book! "

    — Diane, 8/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book took my emotions in so many different directions. I recommend it to anyone who wants a read that covers religion, forgiveness, faith, love, modern media and todays world. "

    — Dempsey, 10/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book! Reminded me of The Green Mile at times. Couldn't put this one down! "

    — Donna, 10/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great read. Jodi Picoult is an amazing writer who really brings each character alive. Love how she does such amazing research into her "topic". "

    — Bridget, 5/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " #.5 audio -- A story of redemption for a priest, a death row inmate, an ACLU esquire and a mother with a dying child who were the victims of the deceased husband/dad "

    — Irene, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " As always Jodi has managed to take a controversial situation and made the reader think and re-examine their own opinions regarding the subject, this time it was about capital punishment and the rights of the condemed, with a mixture of faith and religion thrown in. Great read! "

    — Nik, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Seriously depressing stuff, questioned why I kept reading but in fairness I did enjoy it in the end.She seems to just write about people tackling impossible situations to make you question what you would do. After 2 of Jodi's books I think I will focus more on the lighter side of life! "

    — Aoife, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book made me cry so much. Another one of Picoult's masterpieces, I think. "

    — Nikole, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " More religious themes. Different than some of her other books. "

    — Caroline, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was the first Picoult book I read, picked it up in the bargain section. It was an okay read, but really dragged on. It has an open ending so if you don't like when she does that, don't read this one! "

    — Jackie, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very good book...although not quite in the league of My Sister's Keeper,it comes close enough... "

    — Malavika, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a story that stays with you. The subject matter controversial. The story just stays with you long after you finish. "

    — Katherine, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Always enjoy Ms. Picoult's exploration of difficult moral dilemmas. "

    — Beth, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " OMG this is the best Jodi Picoult book EVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love the ending! Best Ending I Have Ever Read :)Thanks bubby for recommending. "

    — Meg, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was the first "Jodi Picoult" book i've read. Loved the way the book was written... Definitly going to search out her other books to add to my library. "

    — Jennifer, 5/2/2011

About Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four stand-alone novels and three series, through the genres of fiction, romance, young-adult romance, mystery, and science fiction. My Sister’s Keeper won the American Library Association’s Margaret Alexander Edwards Award. She was awarded the 2003 New England Book Award for her entire body of work and a lifetime achievement award from the Romance Writers of America. She studied creative writing at Princeton University and received her masters from Harvard. Visit her website at JodiPicoult.com.

About the Narrators

Nicole Poole is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator, commercial voice talent, veteran soundpainter, and owner of the O. Gail Poole Collection. She is also a staunch supporter of the arts and travels around the globe with a mobile recording studio.

Jennifer Ikeda has been narrating audiobooks since 2002. Among her readings are When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park; Just Listen by Sarah Dessen; and After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away by Joyce Carol Oates. She has won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.

Jim Frangione is an actor and audiobook narrator who won AudioFile magazine’s 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense for his reading of Philip Carter’s The Altar of Bones and Spencer Quinn’s To Fetch a Thief. He has won numerous Earphones Awards and has been was a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award. His theater credits include the off-Broadway production of Scrambled Eggs and the New York premiere of David Mamet’s plays The Old Neighborhood, Romance, and Oleanna, in which he also performed with the national tour. His film and television appearances include Joy, Transamerica, Spartan, Heist, Brotherhood, The Unit, and Law & Order.

Danielle Ferland performed in her first Broadway musical production, Sunday in the Park with George, at the age of thirteen. She is best known for her Drama Desk-nominated role as Little Red Riding Hood in the original 1987 Broadway production of Into the Woods. She also appeared in theatrical productions of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, and Moliere’s Tartuffe.

Jennifer Ikeda has been narrating audiobooks since 2002. Among her readings are When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park; Just Listen by Sarah Dessen; and After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away by Joyce Carol Oates. She has won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.