A regular at the #1 spot on the New York Times best-seller list, Jodi Picoult crafts stories about family, love, and redemption. Here Picoult tells the tale of Edward Warren, an estranged son who faces a monumental decision when his father is left comatose after a terrible car accident. Edward wants to terminate life support, but his sister Cara wouldn't think of it. As the dilemma tears the family apart, Edward must examine whether his decision is based in mercy, or if he's subconsciously punishing his father for the fight that drove him to leave home years ago.
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"This book was good, but I was a little disappointed with the ending. In other books that I've read by Jodi Picoult, I have always been taken by surprise at the end, however, this book's ending was predictable. I was hoping for more suspense. But otherwise, it was a good book and a quick read."
— Kristina (4 out of 5 stars)
“Picoult’s well-developed characters, compelling story, and authentic prose create a novel that many will undoubtedly call her best yet—which it just may be.”
— Newark Star Ledger“Nobody in commercial fiction cranks the pages more effectively than Jodi Picoult.”
— USA Today“Picoult returns with two provocative questions: can a human join a wolf pack, and who has the right to make end-of-life decisions?…Picoult as usual probes intriguing matters of the heart while introducing her fans to subjects they might not otherwise explore. You can always count on Picoult for a terrific page-turner about a compelling subject.”
— Publishers Weekly“Picoult runs with the wolves in her compelling latest, a blend of interspecies friendship and searing family crisis…The story also incorporates fascinating research about wolf packs as model domestic units. Does the family that howls together stay together? This page-turner will keep you wondering.”
— People (3.5/4 stars)" Very, very good. Teaches empathy and lots more. "
— Kathy, 2/15/2014" I run a little hot and cold on Jodi Picoult's books and my reaction to Lone Wolf was similar. I fell in love with the wolf narrative - and was completely enthralled by Luke, the "wolf whisperer" who serves as the lightning rod for the book's commentary on how quality of life factors into end of life decisions, along with diverse opionions held by loved ones making such decisions. What was more difficult for me was to buy into the plotline of Cara's (Luke's daughter) enlistment of her own attorney to represent her point of view. I guess it's possible but I just couldn't see myself or any other 17-year-old I know taking these steps. That felt a bit contrived to me as did the organ donation messages sprinkled throughout the book - almost like Jodi wanted to be sure we were being educated as well as enthralled by the book. In the end, I am glad I read Lone Wolf, if for no other reason to learn more about these magnificent animals. "
— Paula, 2/13/2014" it was interesting to learn about wolves, i wonder how accurate it was. "
— Carlie, 2/11/2014" Another great book by Picoult! Not my favorite of her books but definitely an enjoyable read "
— Heather, 1/27/2014" 3.5 stars - Good book, I feel like Picoult's books had not been as good recently, but I really liked this one. Maybe it was the wolf angle (because I love them and they are gorgeous). I thought the story was fairly predictable, but I still enjoyed it. "
— Melissa, 1/25/2014" Typical Picoult. Fairly predictable but I enjoyed learning the facts about wolves. "
— Tracy, 1/24/2014" I enjoyed the book although I didn't read it as fast as I've read other Jodi Picoult books. It was a little slow in places. I did however gain a lot of great knowledge about wolves and I loved that. I would recommend it. "
— Edith, 1/20/2014" This was unfortunately one of the more boring of her books. I'm finding that reading every single book she has written is like reviewing each one thru a different character... always the same concept and outcome, some shockers and some pull you in, but Lone Wolf definitely didn't do that for me. "
— Alisha, 1/11/2014" Loved learning about wolves but the story, not so much. "
— Sandie, 1/7/2014" I knew most of the bits about wolves and their behaviour but it was still an enjoyable read. "
— Sue, 12/25/2013" A typical Jodi book, but still a good fast read. "
— Danielle, 12/23/2013Jodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times and London Sunday 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. She is the recipient of multiple awards, including the New England Bookseller Award for Fiction, the Alex Award from the YA Library Services Association, and the NH Literary Award for Outstanding Literary Merit. She studied creative writing at Princeton University and received her masters from Harvard. Visit her website at JodiPicoult.com.
Whitney Dykhouse has worked as a stage actress starring as Annie Sullivan in Master Arts Theatre’s production of The Miracle Worker. She is also an audiobook narrator and has read titles by Donna Jo Napoli and Steve Watkins.
Natalia Payne is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and an actress whose film and television credits include Crazy Love, Assassin’s Creed: Unity, and The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond, among others.
Angela Goethals is a native New Yorker who has appeared on and off Broadway in Picnic, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, and The Good Times Are Killing Me, for which she won an Obie Award and a Drama Desk nomination. Since moving to Los Angeles with her husband, she has appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, Without a Trace, and Boston Public, with a recurring role on 24.
Mark Zeisler has a rich theater background, having grown up in the business. His father founded the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and was the longtime executive director of the Theatre Communications Group. Mark has appeared on Broadway in A View of the Bridge and Brooklyn Boy, and has worked at numerous theaters across the country. He has appeared in many films, including Shaft, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Head of State, as well TV shows, including Law and Order, Third Watch, and Rescue Me.