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Lone Wolf

Jodi Picoult
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Lone Wolf

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Jodi Picoult

Lone Wolf

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

517

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • Contemporary

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

890L

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Super Short Summary

In Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult, a family is torn apart by a devastating accident, leaving them to confront difficult decisions about life and death. As they navigate their grief and legal battles, past family dynamics and unhealed wounds resurface, challenging their bonds and forcing them to examine their relationships and values.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

90,361 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult explores family dynamics through a gripping narrative. Reviewers commend Picoult's well-researched portrayal of wolf pack behavior and complex characters. However, some criticize the emotional intensity as overwrought. Overall, the novel captivates with its ethical dilemmas and humane insights, though it may not align with all readers' tastes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lone Wolf?

Readers who enjoy character-driven novels and ethical dilemmas will be captivated by Jodi Picoult's Lone Wolf. Fans of Picoult’s earlier works, such as My Sister's Keeper, or novels like The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards, will appreciate the nuanced family dynamics and moral questions presented.

4.0

90,361 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

517

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • Contemporary

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

890L

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