Nights in Rodanthe Audiobook, by Nicholas Sparks Play Audiobook Sample

Nights in Rodanthe Audiobook

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Read By: JoBeth Williams Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781594833632

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

20

Longest Chapter Length:

47:22 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:35 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

15:58 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

48

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Publisher Description

Struggling to care for her sick father and raise her teenage children alone, a divorced mother spends the weekend at a North Carolina inn, only to meet a former surgeon running from his past.



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.



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"Probably the best of the Spark's long list of stories. I found the most interesting aspect of this book was how he deals with Time. He tells the story with flashbacks and keeps filling in detail picking and choosing from different times. A very good read. "

— David (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Ladies and gentlemen, start your tear ducts…Sparks doesn’t stray too far from his bittersweet, lost-love formula…but you’ll cry in spite [of] yourself.”

    — People
  • “A page-turner.”

    — Connecticut Post
  • “Two lonely people come together and find the kind of deep, committed love that has been absent from their lives for too long…Nicholas Sparks has done it again.”

    — Forth Worth Star-Telegram
  • “In the best tradition of Robert James Waller…Nicholas Sparks ventures into a genre ruled, almost exclusively, by women. Nights in Rodanthe will be popular with lovers of tasteful romantic fiction.”

    — Martha’s Vineyard Times
  • “The intense yet short-lived romance in Nicholas Sparks’ novel, Nights in Rodanthe…offers a story that is…passionate and memorable…Sparks’ smooth, sensitive writing and simple story line that doesn’t end with every wish coming true make this a novel that can hold its own.”

    — Associated Press
  • “Sparks…is back at it with his latest mix of love story and pathos. He doesn’t disappoint…Sparks has a very solid fan base, and they will be clamoring for his latest.”

    — Booklist
  • “JoBeth Williams’ tender narration captures the introspection and sadness of Adrienne’s tale, as well as its passion. Her detached portrayal of Paul and Adrienne’s lives before they find each other conveys all the flatness of their existence, despite the many events filling their days…Soft piano interludes elegantly separate chapters and polish the finished work.”

    — AudioFile

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A #1 USA Today bestseller

Nights in Rodanthe Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.8 out of 53.8 out of 53.8 out of 53.8 out of 53.8 out of 5 (3.80)
5 Stars: 15
4 Stars: 8
3 Stars: 13
2 Stars: 2
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 (3.00)
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3 Stars: 1
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good Book. I would recommend it to others. Not my favorite Sparks but definitely a good read. "

    — Angie B, 10/14/2018
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I didn't really want to like this book. I've always thought Nicholas Sparks is so commercial. I really liked this book. Recommend it to anyone who is a romantic a heart. "

    — Sonny, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Could not put this book down just loved it so much so intense "

    — Lisa, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one was ok, but not one of my favorites. Similar to Message in a Bottle, this is not the typical "happily ever after" that we've come to expect from the typical love story novel. However, it is entertaining and an easy book to read. Not my first choice, but not my last either. "

    — Darren, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " painful, overpowering books. "

    — Chiva, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sparks does it again! Every book he writes I can picture the whole story, fall in love with the characters and always end up wanting more! So happy he keeps writing. :) "

    — Deb, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I don't normally read books like this, but I was pleasantly surprised. It made for a good and rather easy beach read. "

    — Katrina, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love a rainy, stormy day if spent with the right person! "

    — Marynelson321, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book would have been better had I not seen the movie first. Unfortunately, I knew what was going to happen so I wasn't at all surprised. No need to read the book if you've seen the movie. "

    — Mckenna, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Typical Nicholas Sparks. If you like his other books, you will like this one. If you are looking for depth, substance, or something not completely predictable, you will want to pass. Read it for book club. It is a quick and easy read, there is that. "

    — Sara, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " typical Nicholas Sparks book. Easy and quick read. "

    — Ktouton, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another good love story, just like The Notebook "

    — Yesenia, 10/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a wonderful story, major tear jerker! But wonderful none the less! "

    — Sylvia, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Nice story, but a little unbelievable in some respects. "

    — Michelle, 8/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I picked this one up at a local thrift store for 10 cents because of how my mom loved the movie. I loved this book. Well worth the 3 days I spent reading it. "

    — Roxane, 7/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have to say I really liked this one. It was full of sadness and heartbreak but had a positive message. I could really identify with the main character; her experiences and emotions touched me deeply. "

    — Christy, 7/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought it was gonna be like the Notebook sorta. But it was still a good book c': "

    — James, 3/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " good..... was a little boring but ok "

    — Ruthie, 2/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this book was great. It is a wonderful love story and a love like that can be found. "

    — Crystal, 11/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I'm not sure why I continue to read Sparks' books...compelled, I suppose(?) to read his collection. This one was the first one I couldn't get past the first few chapters. I'll have to pick it back up when in the right mood...although, what that is...I don't know. "

    — Jacinda, 9/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm not one for love stories, but if I'm going to read one, I know I can count on this author to write a good one. And he didn't disappoint with this one, it was a good story, and a fast read. "

    — Ceciliahill55, 8/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm not sure why I continue to occasionally read a Nicholas Sparks book, but I actually enjoyed this one more than most of his others that I've read. "

    — Angela, 8/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " the best of Nicholas Sparks' books intil now..i like it soooo much..and i like the movie.. "

    — Ilhem, 6/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Me encanto este libro! Pero el final es tan triste... "

    — Clau, 4/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love "what if" book and learning later in life you can fall in love. "

    — Crystal, 3/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ever since reading the Notebook years ago, I can't help but be charmed by Nicolas Sparks' storytelling. "

    — Allison, 1/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Has the typical sad ending you expect from a Nicholas Sparks novel, but it's not as gut wrenching as The Notebook. "

    — Aspasia, 1/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It is just OK - nothing out of ordinary. "

    — Rob, 8/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So good. So so so good. And great movie "

    — Jessica, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not my favorite... so done with Nicholas Sparks .eek "

    — Quigleyamanda7, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Little slow at first for me. I am in my early 20's and to me having it be older people was a little bit uninteresting for me but I kept reading and by the middle I was sucked in. "

    — Casi, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The movie does it NO justice! What.so.ever. "

    — Marilyn, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The ending was good but it felt like it took a long time to get there. "

    — Emily, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite Sparks book but still good. I like how the mom tells the story to her daughter. "

    — Caroline, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is absolutely amazing! a definate must read! "

    — Tiffany, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my fave Nicholas Sparks read but still enjoyed. My first Book on Kindle! "

    — Jo, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " At first, I thought it was a little boring for a Nicholas Sparks novel but it became one of my favorites when I finished it. The end part was just so sad it made me cry. "

    — Mia, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Oh yes I did. I plead study avoidance. But it wasn't bad. "

    — Ginna, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Sentimental and predictable romance novel but good read. Have the tissues handy. "

    — Lorrie, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It is just OK - nothing out of ordinary. "

    — Rob, 4/20/2011

About Nicholas Sparks

Nicholas Sparks is the author of twenty-five books, all of which have been New York Times bestsellers. His books have been published across more than fifty languages with over 150 million copies sold worldwide, and eleven have been adapted into films. He is also the founder of the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences.

About JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams is a film, stage, and television actress and president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. Among her many film and television credits are Dexter, Hart of Dixie, 24, The Big Chill, and Poltergeist.