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Lone Wolf [Kindle Edition]

Jodi Picoult
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (159 customer reviews)

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'Never one to shy away from moral and ethical dilemmas, or from presenting every side of the debate, Picoult gives her readers all the virtuosic plotting, cliffhangers and twists they've come to expect' --The Daily Mail

'Picoult takes a controversial and provocative subject and uses it as a backdrop to a touching and emotional drama. Her characters are believable and well drawn and the book is all the more powerful for it.' --The Sunday Express

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'Picoult's impressive research into wolf biology, hierarchy and pack mentality ultimately forms a plausible and highly informative story ... This is a heartbreaking story told in engaging prose.' -- Image magazine, Ireland 'Picoult fans will love it' -- Sunday Express 'Picoult has dealt with a highly controversial issue with both courage and sensitivity. LONE WOLF is another fine example of her incredible storytelling ... She once again shows the joys and heartbreaks of everyday life ... Once you start, you will struggle to put it down.' -- www.novelicious.com 'LONE WOLF could have been an overblown sob story, but the excellent Jodi picoult moulds it into superior literary ficton in a gripping human story.' -- Mail on Sunday 'A compelling and exciting read. This is Jodi Picoult at her very best; a superb story with characters that are realistic. The plot is fast paced, fascinating and makes the reader consider "just what would I do?" ' ***** -- NewBooks Magazine 'There are many aspirants to her throne, but nobody in commercial fiction cranks the pages more effectively than Jodi Picoult ... Always insightful about human families, Picoult proves to be equally perceptive about animal ones in LONE WOLF.' -- USA Today '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 'It's as fascinating as eavesdropping.' -- Saga 'An absorbing read.' ***** -- Woman's Own 'Heartache and an unbearable decision are at the centre of Jodi Picoult's latest powerful book.' **** -- Star magazine Praise for Picoult's previous novel, SING YOU HOME -- : 'Never one to shy away from moral and ethical dilemmas, or from presenting every side of the debate, Picoult gives her readers all the virtuosic plotting, cliffhangers and twists they've come to expect' -- Daily Mail 'Picoult tackles this sensitive subject with her usual flawless research and convincing characters ... as is Picoult's signature style, the reader is left just as torn as the characters over the best solution. Thought-provoking and gripping.' -- SHE 'An emotional novel ... if you were a fan of MY SISTER'S KEEPER, you'll love this!' -- Prima 'LONE WOLF could have been an overblown sob story, but the excellent Jodi Picoult moulds it into superior literary fiction in a gripping human story' -- Mail on Sunday 'It's an emotional story about what can happen to a family when things fall apart. It's full of suspense and tension, but that doesn't stop you relating to the characters. Jodi Picoult understands what her readers love: a well-written, intelligent, challenging story.' -- Essential Magazine 'Picoult has again created a heart-wrenching situation for a cast of troubled characters ... a solid work, especially for fans of the writer.' -- Western Daily Press 'A heartbreaking story told in engaging prose.' -- Image Magazine, Ireland 'A gripping page-turner embracing compelling issues.' -- SO magazine 'A great book raising some important issues ... brilliant characterisation and a great story.' -- Middlesbrough Gazette 'LONE WOLF is another fine example of her incredible storytelling ... Once you start, you will struggle to put down.' -- www.novelicious.com

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 586 KB
  • Print Length: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder (28 Feb 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1444728989
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444728989
  • ASIN: B00723JRWK
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (159 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #634 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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79 of 81 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Read 16 Jan 2012
By C. Hicks VINE™ VOICE
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Lone Wolf is the story of a family brought back together through a terrible accident. When Luke Warren is bringing his teenage daughter, Cara, home from a party, the two of them crash, leaving Cara with a broken shoulder and Luke in a coma. Luke's ex-wife, who has remarried and has a new young family, calls their eldest child, son Edward who has been abroad and estranged for six years and he returns home.

There are, as always with Picoult's novels, many strands running through the novel and the story is told from several characters' perspectives. Luke Warren is a man obsessed with wolves and the study of their lifestyle - to the extent that he left his family and lived wild with a wolf pack in the remote Canadian forests for two years.

It was a fascinating insight into the lives of wolves and the level of research is impressive alongside the detail of the court case and medical references. The parallels between wolf behaviour and human behaviour are interesting too.

I have long been a fan of Jodi Picoult and I wasn't disappointed in this book. The story hooks you in, wanting to know about Luke's experiences in the wild with the wolves; wanting to know why Edward argued with his father and left his family; and wanting to know what Cara is hiding about the car accident. Having the chapters told by various characters adds to the story's dimension - exploring different viewpoints and emotions.

A good read - well written, well researched and as ever with a satisfying ending.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerising (4.5 stars) 5 Mar 2012
By Nicola F (Nic) TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
As a big Jodi Picoult fan I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. I have read all of her other novels and enjoyed them (barring `Songs of The Humpback Whale' which I found to be a bit bland), so it was safe to say that I was anticipating an excellent read here.

Picoult definitely doesn't disappoint in this excellent story of a fractured family, hidden secrets and a horrific moral dilemma faced by an estranged brother and sister. I loved every word- the characterisation was excellent, settings believable and it really does make you think what you would do if you ever found yourself in a similar situation.

The book revolves around Cara and her father Luke, both injured in a car accident that unfortunately leaves Luke on a ventilator with a practically nil chance of waking- and even if he does, chances are he will be brain damaged. As Luke was a famous naturalist who has integrated himself into wild wolf packs, his estranged son questions whether his father would ever want to live such a different way of life. Cara meanwhile is determined to prove that any life at all, is at least worth living...

As the book unfolds, family secrets are brought to the fore which only adds further drama to the proceedings. Chapters are told from alternate characters perspectives which really adds a sense of tension to the story, as well as a degree of empathy and understanding as to what the family are going through.

I can concede other reviewer's reservations with this book however: first time readers may find her depth of detail and research slightly off-putting and indeed overwhelming at times, though I personally found it relevant to the plot; Picoult tells a narrative from Luke's perspective, in which the symbolism of the wolf-pack mirrors events occurring in his own family at the time. I found this to be an excellent device within the story with just enough level of detail around wolf packs to keep me interested, as well as educating me.

I have to admit that this book moves at a slightly slower pace than some of her earlier novels too, which other long time readers have highlighted. It is also more `clean cut' with its moral issue, in that suggestions right from the start of the story indicate the right decision to be made in the long term, though the journey in getting there is still a worthwhile narrative and (in my opinion) very worth a read.

I have deducted half a star merely because the supposed 'revelations' within the book were a little bit predictable. I suppose I expected a bit more twists and turns- this is a Jodi book after all! That is my only criticism of the novel however.

If you have not read a Picoult novel before then I would perhaps urge you to be a bit cautious in trying this one first- it is very different from some of her others. I would suggest starting with `Nineteen Minutes' or `Change of Heart' first and then move on to this one afterwards if you enjoy her style of writing. If you are a Picoult fan though, then you will enjoy it.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lone Wolf 26 Jan 2012
By EssexReader VINE™ VOICE
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Its rare that I read a Jodi Picoult book that I don't enjoy but when I heard of the storyline, I did wonder whether I would enjoy reading so much about wolves. However the amount of research that was necessitated made for interesting reading and having these chapters narrated by Luke and hearing his voice throughout the book added an extra dimension. The book follows the usual JP formula but its one that seems to work.

Luke's estranged son, Edward, flies home from Thailand upon hearing from his mother Georgie about the accident involving his father and sister, Cara. Luke lies in a coma and Cara requires surgery for her injuries. Cara blames Edward for breaking up the family by running away 6 years previously and thus causing the subsequent divorce between Luke and Georgie. Georgie has now remarried and has a new family whereas Luke's family is Cara and the wolves that he looks after. As the story progresses you learn more about Luke and eventually the reason why Edward left so quickly. The antagonism that Cara feels towards Edward leads to a courtroom battle as who will have the right to become Luke's medical representative - Edward believes that his father wouldn't want to live whilst Cara is determined to keep her father alive at any cost. Cara came across as being quite immature in her reasoning and towards the end, we learn the truth of a secret she is hiding that is hinted at throughout the book.

I enjoyed reading this, it was interesting and I became engrossed in the story. It seems to have received a varied response by way of review but to my mind JP just writes a story so well and they are a pleasure to read.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Jodie Picould is my favourite author ....and I found this book just as fantastic as all the rest.....honestly they are really books you can't put down.... Read more
Published 14 hours ago by pixieboots
5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful book from J.P.
Excellent.Having spoken years ago to an ex inmate of Alcatraz who was rearing wolves in the mountains in his old age I found this book moving.
Published 4 days ago by `T`
2.0 out of 5 stars losing her touch...
I have to admit, I'd stopped reading Jodi Picoult's books around the same time that they all seemed to end up as Hallmark-style films. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Helio_centric
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
I have read many other Jodi Picoult books, and at first thought this one was a little below par. However, as the book progressed, I found it interesting, particularly the... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable
Had me hooked right from the start and it was fascinating to learn about Wolf culture alongside the moral dilemmas which are the heart of the book. Read more
Published 17 days ago by S. Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Wolf lovers, this is for you.
I am a great lover of wolves, and this book gives you an insite to the way they think as a "family", there are a lot of facts that really make you stop and think, things... Read more
Published 21 days ago by bannlossom40
2.0 out of 5 stars Lone Wolf
I found the book to be quite boring and unfortunately not my type of read at all. A bit long drawn out
Published 22 days ago by taffy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
An interesting comparison of both human and animal behaviour. Another good read from this author. A real learning curve for anyone with a interest in animals.
Published 23 days ago by Mrs. M. A. Kidd
4.0 out of 5 stars A captivating read
I chose this book because I am great fan of Jodie Picoult who I feel addresses many moral issues .I did not enjoy this book as much as the others of hers that I have read , I think... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Lesley
4.0 out of 5 stars Slightly different from others
I have read most of Jodi Picoult's books. This one had the conflict that is so typical of her stories but it had a very different 'feel' to it. Read more
Published 25 days ago by lesley m
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