The Notebook (Abridged) Audiobook, by Nicholas Sparks Play Audiobook Sample

The Notebook (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Kate Nelligan, Campbell Scott Publisher: Hachette Book Group Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2006 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781600240065

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Every so often a love story so captures our hearts that it becomes more than a story-it becomes an experience to remember forever. The Notebook is such a book. It is a celebration of how passion can be ageless and timeless, a tale that moves us to laughter and tears and makes us believe in true love all over again... At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War II, is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. At twenty-nine, socialite Allie Nelson is about to marry a wealthy lawyer, but she cannot stop thinking about the boy who long ago stole her heart. Thus begins the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn tragedy into triumph, and may even have the power to create a miracle...

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"I thought this book was amazing, as most Nicholas Sparks books are. I saw the film before I read the book and like most books that are adapted into films regardless of the genre, the book, in my opinion, was better. I noticed there were subtle differences from the book than the film in the middle, but in the last half the book the changes made to the film are very significant and more pronounced. I won't give anything away but to me, the book is way more emotional than the film. Although considering the people behind the film only have a limited amount of time to tell the story, the film measures up somewhat nicely in comparison. I like Noah's character because he was simple, his own person, but most importantly, I love a man with a sensitive side. I think that Nicholas Sparks is a great writer because he has had a dramatic and tragic life experience overall. It still astounds that someone with a life like his still has so much hope to offer the world. This hope is expressed through his writing. His writing and who he is as a person is a shining example for all the pessimists in the world who feel hopeless. Keep writing Nicholas. Your writing will live forever."

— Erika (5 out of 5 stars)

The Notebook Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Such a lovley story...so enjoyed doing this as our book and movie program this month. Was the general consenses that all liked both, but the character of Noah in the movie, could not have grown up to be the same man. We all loved James Garner in the roll. "

    — Wendy, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Get out the tissues. Enjoyed. "

    — Susan, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not the love story to end all love stories, unfortunately. "

    — Maryam, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " If you've read one Sparks book, you've read them all. "

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

    " i love this book, an awesome love story. a must read! "

    — Crystal, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I think the fact that I've seen the movie kind of ruined this book for me. The book itself was pretty short and felt like it lacked development, as if some parts were rushed. But again, I was movie-biased... "

    — Kristen, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read an advance copy of this when I worked at a bookstore. I loved it and have been an Nicholas Sparks fan ever since! "

    — Becky, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love Love Love this book and this movie "

    — Rere, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A totally "chick flick" script but very sweet. "

    — Andrea, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was one of the great love story's I have read, a mixture of fantasy, hope, reflection and time, worth reading several times at least. "

    — Joshua, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favourite book of all time so far. It is so beautiful and well written. Many times I am in tears whilst reading this and I read it lots. I never get tired of the story even though I know it off by heart. Love it! "

    — Becky, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like this book :) "

    — Tram, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " LOVED this book! What girl doesn't?! "

    — Deb, 6/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beautifully written! The movie is great too! "

    — Bea, 5/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book, it was just fantastic, I cried and ciried at the ned, it was my introduction to Nicholas Sparks. "

    — Amanda, 2/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I hate to say it, I truly do, but the movie was better. "

    — Phaedra, 1/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't appreciate the graphic sex. "

    — Paul, 12/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this book after seeing the movie... I felt that the movie is far far better than the book.. "

    — Chithra, 8/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Too mushy for my taste. Good story if you like romance novels. "

    — Tammie, 6/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " currently obssesed with noah! so adorable. a very well-known love story from the motion picture but the book really brings the chemistry and love to life. such a great story line it keeps you reading and wanting to read more "

    — Lexie, 6/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved the book, but honestly loved the movie more which NEVER happens "

    — Callie, 2/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is classic Nicholas sparks. Yet again he shows how truest devotion can overcome anything, even the bounds of death. A love like that created by sparks in this romance novel is one that all humans deserve. "

    — Liz, 11/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Profoundly moving. I do wish it could happen in real life. :) "

    — Gladys, 11/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love all his books! I've read them all! "

    — Anne, 9/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Who DOESN'T love this book!? "

    — Caitlin, 7/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book! Beautiful love story! "

    — Michelle, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed the Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. I think this book hit home more then his others because of some personal experience with Alzheimer's in a grandmother I was very close to. "

    — Christina, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of few books that I ever reread! Noah is flawed but likable. The most memorable sceen in book is in here... know what it is? The swan scene. "

    — Teresa, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome love story! the relationship described in this book is truly beautiful. This is my dream of true love and commitment. Awesome read. Nicholas Sparks knows how to pull on the heart strings. "

    — Carissa, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this sappy story. 5 stars back then, probably 4 stars now. "

    — Tiffany, 5/24/2011
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    " I tend to turn to Nicholas Sparks when I need an easy read. I like his novels they tend to always have a sweet romance. "

    — Jennifer, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I hate this book not because I hate it but because I loved it. This book is so hot, so intense and so romantic. Yet, this book is so tragic. It made me nearly cry. "

    — Mermer, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was so good that I'm afraid to watch the movie! "

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

    " A beautiful and well crafted story of enduring love. "

    — Kyle, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved the book - a classic love story. I read the entire thing on a rainy day in Mexico, on the second level of a bungalow in an open air living room and kitchen. If you've seen the movie, the book's still worth reading. But be prepared to shed a few tears. "

    — Sarah, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Very rarely is the movie better than the book. This is one of those times. Nicolas Sparks is just not a strong writer. It amazes me that his work is so popular. "

    — Chaybyrd, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am in love with this novel. It is so much better then the movie. Although the movie really brings it to life, like all other books turned into movies, a lot is left out in the movie that shouldn't have been! Oh well, still a fabulous book. "

    — Carli, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Oh wow, what can I say. I stayed up all night and read it with tears streaming down my face. I loved this book. "

    — Deeann, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The first book I've ever read that I liked the MOVIE better! "

    — Jenny, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Never actually read the book but I love the movie so much how could the book not be just as good?? "

    — Summer, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " ahhhh, i love this book! it is the best love story i've ever read about. he makes the characters seem so real. i have read this book at least 7 times. i will read it more & more. :) "

    — Sam, 5/20/2011

About Nicholas Sparks

With over 100 million copies of his books sold, Nicholas Sparks is one of the world’s most beloved storytellers. His novels include twelve #1 New York Times bestsellers. All his books have been New York Times and international bestsellers, and were translated into more than fifty languages. Ten Sparks novels have been adapted into major motion pictures, with The Choice in February 2016.

About the Narrators

Kate Nelligan has had a successful acting career in her native Canada, in Britain and in the United States. Nelligan studied at Toronto’s Glendon College, but left to attend the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. She quickly established herself in the UK on stage and on television. As a member of the National Theatre, she gave a much lauded performance in Tales from the Vienna Woods and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for David Hare’s Plenty. She moved to Manhattan in the early ‘80s, dropped the English accent, and won stardom on the Broadway boards, racking up four Tony Award nominations for best actress. On the screen, both big and small, she established herself as a top-notch and in-demand supporting player and character actress. Nelligan was Oscar-nominated as Best Supporting Actress for The Prince of Tides, and her performances in movies and television in her native Canada have brought her five Gemini Award nominations.

Campbell Scott has, in addition to his numerous stage and film credits, narrated more than forty audiobooks, including This Boy’s Life and Into Thin Air, and won seven AudioFile Earphones Awards.