Songs of the Humpback Whale: A Novel in Five Voices (Wsp Readers Club) - Softcover

Picoult, Jodi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0743431014 ISBN 13: 9780743431019

Publisher: Simon & Schuster International, 2002

Synopsis

Back in print by popular demand, national bestselling author Jodi Picoult's acclaimed debut novel treats fans old and new to a beautiful, poignant story of family, friendship and love. Jodi Picoult's powerful novel portrays an emotionaly charged marriage that changes course in one explosive moment. For years, Jane Jones has lived in the shadow of her husband, renowned San Diego oceanographer Oliver Jones. But during an escalating argument, Janes turns to him with an alarming volatility. In anger and fear, Jane leaves with her teenage daughter, Rebecca, for a cross-country odyssey. Charted by letters from her borther Joley, they are guided to his Massachusetts apple farm, where surprising self-discoveries await. Now Oliver, an expert at tracking humpback whales across vast oceans, will search for his wife across a continent, and find a new way to see the world, his family, and himself: through her eyes.

About this title

Review:

Ann Hood Author of Do Not Go Gentle Rich and charming....Jodi Picoult casts a spell with her beautiful imagery and language. Reading this book is a delight.

Book Description:

A new early export edition from the internationally bestselling author, Jodi Picoult

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster International
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0743431014
• ISBN 13: 9780743431019
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352