The takeaway from the Nights in Rodanthe book and movie is that it is never too late for a second chance at life or love. Sheri Melnick of Book Reviews complimented the novel for its "emotional depth", adding, "No doubt bookstores should sell this tearjerker with a box of tissues, as even the most unemotional of readers will be hard pressed not to cry. We’ve got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Nights in Rodanthe Mass Market Paperback – Aug. 1 2004 by Nicholas Sparks (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 708 ratings. Meanwhile, Paul, a fifty-four-year-old father, arrives in Rodanthe. The book is everything you would expect from a Nicholas Sparks novel. Two by Two is the closest novel that ends well even though death plays a part in the book. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. It was Sparks' first novel to debut at number one on the best-sellers chart. I think my friend told me to read it and I had previously trusted her knowledge of literature...until she recommended Twilight...but I digress. This book is a quick read (easily read in one sitting) with a great message driven home clearly, poetically and effectively. "[4], Nights in Rodanthe was published in September 2002 by Warner Books to commercial success. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2018. Sparks and his wife, in their senior years, met in a small coastal town where they traveled to in hopes of respite. While we were not heading as far south as Rodanthe, North Carolina, it seemed fitting that this was the book to unwind with. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. On a par with most of his works. All of his books seem like they have all the same story line but like I said its a twist. I cried so much while reading. They communicate through letters, further fortifying their love. I doubt the author will ever write a book to beat it. Excellent story. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Nights in Rodanthe; Warner, Sep 2002, 22.95, 224 pp. Does anyone recommend a Nicholas Sparks book that doesn't end in death or things being sad? Adrienne Willis is 45 and has been divorced for three years, abandoned by her husband for a younger woman. One question: why are all of Nicholas Sparks' characters out of the ordinary and incredible people in one way or the other? So, when I saw my chance at retribution through a book sale, I automatically laid my eyes and hands on this book and yes I braced myself for the tears and the death common in Sparks' books which I indeed encountered in this b. I watched every movie adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novels but I never cared to actually read his novels which made me feel like I was cheating on this author. The story made me feel like crying at the end but it gave me strength too . Are you an author? I did not want the story to end the way it did, but it portrays life as it often is. I am completely drawn in to his stories of romance; reality and heartbreak. He explained that the latter is a story of adultery while his is not. To create our... From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes a tender story of hope and joy; of sacrifice and forgiveness -- a moving reminder that love is possible at any age, at any time, and often comes when we least expect it. If you enjoy our content, please support our site by disabling your Adblocker. Seriously, the protagonist in this novel had this back story: grew up on a farm with. While the storm looms, the two characters, the only people at the inn, find compassion in one another and fall in love. What a heart rending story of love and loss told so beautifully by Nicholas Sparks. "[5] The inn, where the majority of the events in the novel happened, is fictitious. Learn about Author Central. Thank you once again for a deeply moving story. His love stories are not traditional, formulaic or trite. This is just another great one of his that I loved as I was reading it and could not put it down. It's a depressing love story. Little do they know that their lives are going to change forever in a couple of days that they spend together. Few books make me cry - Field of Dreams is my other weakness, but this one did. Unable to add item to List. August 2004 To help her troubled daughter cope with the untimely recent death of her husband, Adrienne tells her the tale of her love affair, which took place 15 years before. What a waste of time. Sparks also describes in great detail some of the most unnecessary things. [4] The story parallels Sparks' relationship with his wife, Cathy Cote. Paul, however, dies in Ecuador. He puts you in the story. Brilliant Read - Exactly as Expected, from a Master! But when a major storm starts moving in, it appears that Adrienne's perfect getaway will be ruined -- until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. Sparks, said he was more guided by his novel The Notebook than The Bridges. In other words, they're unrelatable. I also wanted to write a story using older characters, again because it's something I haven't done (with the exception of The Notebook, in which they're elderly, not middle-aged). It is a book about two people who find love when they least expect it. There's a problem loading this menu right now. As with most of the novels written by Nicholas Sparks, this was such a beautiful story of love, romance and tragedy. But, like all other Nicholas Sparks book, Nights in Rodanthe makes you cry and the book stays on in your heart long after you have finished reading it. Another story of love and loss from Sparks, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2017. © 2020 The Notorious Reader. This made my cry so hard. The main male character of The Bridges was a loner without children, while Paul has children. First off, I'd like to offer myself as exhibit A in the case against the hypothesis that carriers of the XY gene are love story averse. I even read certain passages to my girlfriends so we could get a good laugh.