natelamak's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jlworley's review
4.0
I enjoy Jodi Picoult's writing, and although some reviews say this is not her best work, I enjoyed it. Perhaps because much of the story resonated with events in my life recently, and because I've always been fascinated by wolves. Regardless, I found it a worthwhile read.
pickettreads's review against another edition
3.0
I must say first off that I am a huge fan of Jodi Picoult and have read almost all of her books. With that said, when I picked this one up I just assumed it would move me the way all of the other books had done.
I thought this book was interesting and I learned something about wolves and their behavior but the characters didn't really touch me. In her other novels her characters always make me an emotional mess. I always come away with a new outlook or observation on the plot which is usually something straight from the headlines. Ms. Picoult makes each of us a more empathetic human being.
In Lone Wolf the emotional attachment wasn't really there. I also got a bit tired of reading about the wolves even though it was interesting. If I wanted to read a book about wolf behavior then that is what I would have chosen. I was interested in reading about family dynamics and end of life care and decisions and that is why I chose this book, but didn't get it. Even the twist in the end that is typical Picoult seemed to be just thrown in there like she needed to have one. I do not mean to be harsh and this will certainly not keep me from buying her next book in 2013 the day it is released.
I thought this book was interesting and I learned something about wolves and their behavior but the characters didn't really touch me. In her other novels her characters always make me an emotional mess. I always come away with a new outlook or observation on the plot which is usually something straight from the headlines. Ms. Picoult makes each of us a more empathetic human being.
In Lone Wolf the emotional attachment wasn't really there. I also got a bit tired of reading about the wolves even though it was interesting. If I wanted to read a book about wolf behavior then that is what I would have chosen. I was interested in reading about family dynamics and end of life care and decisions and that is why I chose this book, but didn't get it. Even the twist in the end that is typical Picoult seemed to be just thrown in there like she needed to have one. I do not mean to be harsh and this will certainly not keep me from buying her next book in 2013 the day it is released.
gigicbrown7's review
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rylanneilson's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
amyreadsitall's review against another edition
2.0
I discovered Jodi Picoult in late 2011 and quickly read every single one of her novels. I was very excited to have a new one to read, however the plot didn't wow me. I greatly enjoyed learning about the wolf dynamics, that aside there wasn't much pull for me.
cjsjellybean's review against another edition
2.0
Sadly this is the lowest I've ever rated a Jodi Picoult novel. I was so excited to pick up this book at a recent discussion and book signing Jodi gave in Washington DC. I started the book the next day and felt like I just dragged myself through it just to say I finished it. When the book starts, the main person in the book, Luke, is already in a coma. There is no "leading up to it" or getting to know him first. It was like we were already in the heat of things which I really did not like. Since it went straight into fighting over what to do with Luke, I didn't really have much of a chance to get to know the characters outside of how they felt about end of life stuff, so I felt completely detached. I didn't feel emotionally connected to a single character which is something I always feel with Jodi's books. The story somewhat picked up in Part Two but it still wasn't enough to make this a great book.
completelybrie's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! Really enjoyed the book, especially because of my nursing background, as well as having lost my Father as well. Highly recommend to anyone that wants a book that will draw you in and keep you guessing until the last minute as all Jodi Picoults books do. =)
yoneb_26's review against another edition
4.0
As a fan of JP's, I think you generally know what you are in for when you start her books. I did enjoy this book but I didn't feel as emotionally invested as I normally do when reading her previous work. I couldn't really accept that Luke basically chose the wolves over his family, I thought Georgie was a fairly weak character and the big reveals at the end (Edward and Cara's "secrets" that are alluded to throughout the story) were not that jaw-dropping. However, in saying that, it is a good JP book, but not her best.