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Warner Books
Pages
240
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Adrienne Willis is 45 and has been divorced for three years, abandoned by her husband for a younger woman. The trials of raising her teenage children and caring for her sick father have worn her down, but at the request of a friend and in hopes of respite, she's gone to the coastal village of Rodanthe in North Carolina to tend the local inn for the weekend. With a major storm brewing, the time away doesn't look promising...until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. At 54, Paul is a successful surgeon, but in the previous six months his life has unraveled into something he doesn't recognize. Estranged from his son and recently divorced, he's sold his practice and his home and has journeyed to this isolated town in hopes of closing a painful chapter in his past. Adrienne and Paul come together as the storm brews over Rodanthe, but what begins between them over the weekend will resonate throughout the rest of their lives, intertwining past and future, love and loss.… (more)
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2002
Physical description
240 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
0446691798 / 9780446691796
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LibraryThing member bookworm_naida
Nights in Rodanthe is my second time reading Nicholas Sparks. After reading Dear John, I knew I wanted to read more of his books.
Nights in Rodanthe starts off with a sixty year old Adrienne Willis, who is a divorced mother and grandmother, helping her daughter cope with the death of her own
Paul Flanner is a divorced surgeon who is staying at an Inn in the small town of Rodanthe while conducting some personal business. Adrienne agrees to watch the Inn for the owner, who is also her close friend.
Once there, Paul and Adrienne end up alone with a hurricane-like storm on the way. The two lonely divorcees find themselves sharing stories about their ex-spouses, children and their lives, and they find comfort in each other. Paul's wife left him because he was obsessed with this work. After being an absentee father to his only son, who is also a doctor and works in Ecuador, Paul decides to sell his practice and go to South America to spend a year with him. Once his visit in Rodanthe is over, he will be on his way to Ecuador. Adrienne's husband left her for a younger work colleague and she is now left a single middle-aged mother with an ailing father to take care of.
Paul and Adrienne fall in love during thier few days together and when it is time to part, they are heartbroken. Paul suggests he stay with Adrienne for a while and postpone his trip, but she insists he goes to be with his son. So as the two part, they promise to wait for each other for a year until Paul returns. Paul calls Adrienne, writes her beautiful letters and sends her flowers monthly while he is away.
I enjoyed this story very much and I'm glad I picked it up. I liked both Paul and Adrienne and felt like the connection between them was realistic and sweet. I also liked the setting of the story, an Inn on the beach, during a storm, the author set the mood just right. If you're looking for a quick and bittersweet romantic read, look no further. But, you might need to have a box of tissues handy, I did get a bit teary eyed during one part.
Nights in Rodanthe starts off with a sixty year old Adrienne Willis, who is a divorced mother and grandmother, helping her daughter cope with the death of her own
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husband. Adrienne starts to reminisce about her short time spent at a small Inn along the beach in the town of Rodanthe. She pulls out an old letter from a man named Paul. She decides to tell her daughter about a love affair that took place 14 years ago. Paul Flanner is a divorced surgeon who is staying at an Inn in the small town of Rodanthe while conducting some personal business. Adrienne agrees to watch the Inn for the owner, who is also her close friend.
Once there, Paul and Adrienne end up alone with a hurricane-like storm on the way. The two lonely divorcees find themselves sharing stories about their ex-spouses, children and their lives, and they find comfort in each other. Paul's wife left him because he was obsessed with this work. After being an absentee father to his only son, who is also a doctor and works in Ecuador, Paul decides to sell his practice and go to South America to spend a year with him. Once his visit in Rodanthe is over, he will be on his way to Ecuador. Adrienne's husband left her for a younger work colleague and she is now left a single middle-aged mother with an ailing father to take care of.
Paul and Adrienne fall in love during thier few days together and when it is time to part, they are heartbroken. Paul suggests he stay with Adrienne for a while and postpone his trip, but she insists he goes to be with his son. So as the two part, they promise to wait for each other for a year until Paul returns. Paul calls Adrienne, writes her beautiful letters and sends her flowers monthly while he is away.
I enjoyed this story very much and I'm glad I picked it up. I liked both Paul and Adrienne and felt like the connection between them was realistic and sweet. I also liked the setting of the story, an Inn on the beach, during a storm, the author set the mood just right. If you're looking for a quick and bittersweet romantic read, look no further. But, you might need to have a box of tissues handy, I did get a bit teary eyed during one part.
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LibraryThing member crazy4reading
Nights in Rodanthe is another love story by Nicholas Sparks. Adrienne Willis and Paul Flanner are the main characters in Nights in Rodanthe.
Adrienne's husband abandons her for a younger woman and she is heartbroken over it. She is trying to figure out who she is now. Adrienne goes to Rodanthe to
You can feel the spark between Paul and Adrienne as you read Nights in Rodanthe. With the nor'easter forecast Paul and Adrienne have to prepare the Inn to protect it from the storm. Paul and Adrienne whether the storm together and they get closer very close.
I found myself able to relate to Adrienne in the aspect of having her husband leave her for a younger woman. I was able to understand Adrienne's emotions and her behavior. This made Nights in Rodanthe a pleasure to read.
Adrienne's husband abandons her for a younger woman and she is heartbroken over it. She is trying to figure out who she is now. Adrienne goes to Rodanthe to
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look after her friends Inn. Adrienne is hoping to have a relaxing time in Rodanthe except for the major storm that is forecasted. Paul is a doctor who has recently sold his medical practice so that he can go to Ecuador to be with his son and to hopefully repair their relationship.You can feel the spark between Paul and Adrienne as you read Nights in Rodanthe. With the nor'easter forecast Paul and Adrienne have to prepare the Inn to protect it from the storm. Paul and Adrienne whether the storm together and they get closer very close.
I found myself able to relate to Adrienne in the aspect of having her husband leave her for a younger woman. I was able to understand Adrienne's emotions and her behavior. This made Nights in Rodanthe a pleasure to read.
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LibraryThing member Carlie
How many ways are there to say blegh? From the moment I opened this book, it felt like Sparks was pouring cheap saccharine-heavy syrup down my throat. This tiny book reads more like a movie script than a novel (e.g., walks to window, rinses glass), and honestly I wish Sparks would have skipped the
This story of interrupted love begins with Adrienne telling her daughter about a love affair she had years earlier. Adrienne decides to share this because her daughter’s husband died recently, and she wants to give her daughter some perspective and let her know that she went through something similar. So right then I knew, this love interest of Adrienne’s is going to die. And that imminent death is basically what made the book bearable. It wasn’t a total horror show, but the first half was pretty bleak.
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whole thing. Rather than let the story unfold in a genuine and natural way, he just tells you the history of the characters. I felt like I was reading annotated biographies. At one point, I read a few passages to Joshua aloud, and I could barely get through an entire paragraph without bursting out in giggles. Hearing my own voice utter this drivel made me crack up.This story of interrupted love begins with Adrienne telling her daughter about a love affair she had years earlier. Adrienne decides to share this because her daughter’s husband died recently, and she wants to give her daughter some perspective and let her know that she went through something similar. So right then I knew, this love interest of Adrienne’s is going to die. And that imminent death is basically what made the book bearable. It wasn’t a total horror show, but the first half was pretty bleak.
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LibraryThing member rabbitrun
Book is better than the movie. Duh, aren't they always.
LibraryThing member JudithDCollins
I loved this book and saw the movie several times! He is one of my favorite authors and have read all his books...Being a native of NC....always special! At forty-five, Adrienne rethinks her entire life when her husband abandons her for a younger woman. Reeling with heartache and in search of a
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respite, she flees to the small coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina to tend to a friend’s inn for the weekend. 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. At fifty-four, Paul has just sold his medical practice and come to Rodanthe to escape his own shattered past. Now, with the storm closing in, two wounded people will turn to each other for comfort—and in one weekend set in motion feelings that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives. Show Less
LibraryThing member sharlene_w
I became a devotee of Nicholas Sparks books after I read The Notebook and Message in a Bottle, but nothing has measured up since then. A pleasant, quick read though.
LibraryThing member CityLove
I always love the way this author writes but the storyline was bogus and unbelievable. I didn't think the love between the characters was captured here. I didn't relate or feel their passion through the pages. I was very disappointed with this novel.
LibraryThing member helenvigg
This is probably my least favorite of all of Nicholas Sparks books. It could simply be because Michael sometimes reminded me of my ex-husband which made it difficult for me to like him..ha ha. I still plan to see the movie simply because it is a Nicholas Sparks story.
LibraryThing member LeHack
a romance between Adrienne (divorced) and Paul (divorced). They meet one weekend while Adrienne is looking after an inn for her friend. Paul has reservations so he can speak with a former patient's husband. Predictable. Not that uplifting. Wonder what the movie will be like?
LibraryThing member DF1A_KelseyW
This book was about a man that stayed at a womans hotel. When a hurricane came they were locked in the house together for a long while. They learned to love each other, and there relationship only grew stronger. It's an amazing book about love, relationships and trust.
LibraryThing member crashingwaves38
This was definitely an easy read. I finished it in less than three hours. There's no depth of writing here; it's very straightforward. If it weren't for the fact that it's a subject matter that strikes close to home for anyone who has loved, much less loved and lost permanently, this wouldn't be a
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great book. However, the subject matter strikes a chord, and that's what saves this book from being less than average. It was enough to make even me tear up, and I'm known for being cold-hearted. Show Less
LibraryThing member Cecrow
I'm not a fan of this genre, but my wife owns the book and wanted to see the movie. I read 'The Notebook' in advance and found I could appreciate it, so I tried this. Nicholas Sparks is all tell and no show in his writing style, which drives me nuts, but he did manage to take me in with this story
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after the first few somewhat confusing chapters. I do respect that he doesn't entirely subscribe to the typical Harlequin template, and there's a ring of truth behind the central message of appreciating the magic of true love and what that experience can do for you, while it lasts and for however long. Show Less
LibraryThing member df5b_jenniferw
NIghts In Rodanthe takes place in a small southern town, in the life of a middle-aged woman- Adrienne. Adrienne's husband left her for a younger woman and years later, she's keeping after her friend's inn for the weekend. Only one man is checked in to stay and over time, they both realize things of
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their past are quite similar. Will their quick friendship turn into anything more, or will they both become each other's best friends? What happens when the man leaves the inn and goes on to visit his son in a different country? Will Adrienne learn to trust men again, or will he upset her more? Overall, this book is one that's hard to put down. Albeit, it's audience leans more towards middle-aged or elder readers rather teens. Show Less
LibraryThing member The_Hibernator
Nights in Rodanthe is a typical Nicholas Sparks romance novel: an emotional romance with a bittersweet end. Perfect if you like that type of book. Nothing special if you just like books in general. It’s a good book to read while relaxing on the beach.
LibraryThing member carissa8402
Another one of your average love stories.
LibraryThing member df1a_allyvk
This book was really good. it was really sad but i enjoyed it. His books are all kind of similar but this one was very easy to read. i would recommend this to anyone who enjoys his books.
LibraryThing member knithappened
A friend let me borrow "Nights in Rodanthe" but said the book was better than the movie (isn't that always the case?). This is a very Sparks formula book but with a very good sense of place. It made me go online and read more about Rodanthe and Sparks description was dead-on accurate. I always find
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that when a writer starts the storytelling where you know how it will end...the journey in discovery is a different experience than when the ending is unknown. I much prefer the second technique. Show Less
LibraryThing member MZahodnic
I am a sucker for Nicholas Sparks' love tales. He has a with grabbing the reader from page one and carrying them day and night (no sleep) until that book is finished. I am an avid fan of reading a book before I will come close to watching a movie, and thank God that I did this, because compared to
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the book, the movie reeked. Wonderful storyline, characters, and writing style, as usual. Two thumbs up!! I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good love story. Show Less
LibraryThing member thelittlereader
this book is well worth reading for the simplicity and beauty of the story. sparks is always great at telling a love story that makes you feel good while you cry and this short book makes for a good one or two night read. its a bittersweet tale of the healing power of love, even under unfortunate
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or unexpected circumstances, and i'm guessing that this is a story that will resonate for many in their own lives. the story has no real surprises and reads almost exactly as you'd expect it, which i think, makes the success of the story even more profound. the imagery is stark and simple, painting a clear picture of the story as it unfolds.i'll leave the story line to the reading, but bring some tissue. Show Less
LibraryThing member thelittlereader
this book is well worth reading for the simplicity and beauty of the story. sparks is always great at telling a love story that makes you feel good while you cry and this short book makes for a good one or two night read. its a bittersweet tale of the healing power of love, even under unfortunate
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or unexpected circumstances, and i'm guessing that this is a story that will resonate for many in their own lives. the story has no real surprises and reads almost exactly as you'd expect it, which i think, makes the success of the story even more profound. the imagery is stark and simple, painting a clear picture of the story as it unfolds.i'll leave the story line to the reading, but bring some tissue. Show Less
LibraryThing member TiffanyAK
This is a very good book, even better than the movie. It is very sad and tragic, but simultaniously extremely romantic. Nobody wants to believe that their parents have a life and identity that they know nothing about, full of experiences and feelings that could not even be guessed at. This book
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reminds us of that. I really enjoyed it and the story it told. Show Less
LibraryThing member mramos
Sparks is a very good writter. And this book is well written and short. But so far it has been my least favorite of all his books. With this, his latest love story, he tells us the story of two shattered people. Both sadly scarred by past experiences. Who find each other late in life and realize
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they are soul mates. Show Less
LibraryThing member spaz2011
nicholas sparks is always coming up with awesome love stoies...I love this one
LibraryThing member plnameth
Unrealistic. Poor plot.
LibraryThing member Mrs.Scholey
This story unraveled a bit too quickly for my liking. It feels like it's over before it really began. I would have liked to see more character development, and more time for the feelings the characters develop for each other to really appear genuine. I felt like I was reading something that a
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teenage girl would have written about herself and her high school crush. A good beach novel if you just want something to read without having to think too much. Show Less
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