Nights In Rodanthe

Written by Nicholas Sparks

Narrated by JoBeth Williams

Two fragile people. One desperate second chance.

Reeling and desolate, Adrienne Willis needs space to rethink her life after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Fleeing everything, she jumps at the chance to look after her friend's guesthouse in the coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina. But there is a storm heading for Adrienne, in more ways than she can imagine.

Stranded and isolated as the weather closes in, Adrienne has only one guest: Paul Flanner, a man running from his own shattered past. Taking refuge, Paul and Adrienne have only each other to turn to. Against all the odds, their one weekend sets in motion feelings that will resonate through the rest of their lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Little, Brown (Hachette UK) Audio
• Release date: Jan 3, 2013
• ISBN: 9781405522816

Nicholas Sparks

Nicholas Sparks nació en Estados Unidos en la Nochevieja de 1965. Su primer éxito fue El cuaderno de Noah, al que siguió Mensaje en una botella, que han sido llevadas al cine, al igual que otros de sus éxitos como Noches de tormenta, Querido John y La última canción. Es autor de más de 20 novelas que han sido traducidas a más de 50 idiomas y publicadas en 25 países.

Reviews for Nights In Rodanthe

[lyndainoregon · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Treacly, unrealistic, over the top romance -- typical Sparks stuff. His fans will love it. The rest of us will risk permanent injury from the eye-rolling at the unlikely, idealized tale of two lonely people turning their lives around in just a few days, only to spend the rest of their lives (long for her, short for him) pining away for each other.

[lvstrongpuff · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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

[preston.kringle · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Nights in Rodanthe is an impactful story of love and loss that is full of imagery and the ability to relate to anyone whom may be facing hardship

[angelajmaher · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

** spoiler alert ** Nicolas Sparks is a favourite author of mine, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed in this book. I still read it quite quickly, but I didn't feel for the story the way I usually do.The lead-in, getting to know the characters section was too long, and it was like reading a dry biography a lot of the time. The section when they were together was too short, and not written in such a way as to give a proper feel for the relationship. As for the ending, I could see the outcome coming a mile away.Normally Nicholas Sparks' book make me cry at some point, but despite the fact it dealt with losing a partner you love far too soon, something I have experienced in real life, this book did not make me cry. I think the mother's talk with her widowed daughter was the best part of the book, the sharing of similar grief, but trust me, if Adrienne had been in love with Paul as much as she was supposed to have been, she would not have been able to hide her grief the way she was meant to have. And why is it that after her brief time with a man who healed her past hurts, and made her feel lovable again, she knows she'll never fall in love again? At least after her divorce she was open to the idea, but then when she was 'healed' it wasn't an option. Surely a love worth having can come by a third time?Overall, the book left me feeling a tad depressed. But if you liked "Bridges of Madison County", you would probably like this too.

[harleyqgrayson02 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this book!!! I love how two people who were hurt in the past find love.

[judithdcollins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[moonshineandrosefire · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Broken-hearted and reeling from such betrayal, Adrienne Willis must rethink the entire course of her life after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Now, at age forty-five, Adrienne has been divorced for three years, and is simply worn down by life. The trials of raising her teenage children alone and caring for her terminally ill father have ultimately left Adrienne completely exhausted and severely emotionally depleted.At the request of a friend, and seeking respite and self-rejuvenation, she has come to Rodanthe - a coastal village in North Carolina - to tend the local inn for the weekend. What seems to Adrienne like a perfectly restful plan at first, is threatened by the news of a major brewing storm. Her time away doesn't seem too promising...until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. At fifty-four, Paul is a successful surgeon, but in the past six months his life has unraveled into something that he doesn't even recognize. Estranged from his son and recently divorced, he has sold his practice and his home and has journeyed to this isolated town with hopes of closing a painful chapter in his past. Inevitably, Adrienne and Paul come together as the storm sweeps over Rodanthe and two battered and bruised hearts find a home with each other. Something begins between them during that single weekend; a bond that will resonate with them for the rest of their lives, intertwining past and future, love and loss. In my opinion, this was a surprisingly good book; I really, really enjoyed the story. I don't usually like reading anything that is overtly romantic, but to me, this was a true love story and not just a 'romance-for-the-sake-of romance' plot. The story was well-written, touching and poignant, and I enjoyed it immensely. I know that I have at least one more book by Nicholas Sparks sitting on my bookshelf, and I think Mareena has at least two or three books by this author that she says she'll lend me to read as well. I give this book an A+!

[jadestar31 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Nicholas Sparks books are my guilty pleasure. They're complete tear jerkers and falsely romantic, but they get me every time. Even though the stories are usually very similar to each other, the always tell of a love that people aspire to. It's remarkable that Nicholas Sparks has the ability to pull you into his books the way he does. I'm not a crier, but I have cried during every book of his I've ever read.There were things about this book I didn't relate to like I did for The Notebook or A Walk to Remember. Adrienne and Paul fell in love so quickly, even with all of Paul's flaws he was just too perfect of a male romantic lead, and Adrienne never managed to move on after what happened.However, this was an easy, quick read and it plays to Nicholas Sparks' strengths perfectly.

[melissarochelle_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Because of the movie trailers I expected a big sweeping love story...that's not exactly what I got from the book. I feel that with Sparks his stories are best turned into movies. There's bigger emotions in the movies...like The Notebook, the book was ehhh, but the movie was OMG! Of course, I haven't seen this movie yet, but the book was just ehhh.

[phamm_32 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was an ok novel, not s good as THE NOTEBOOK, or MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE. It was bit preditable. Still,i haven't read any of Sparks that i didn't like something about.

[samqua · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellant book! True love is never forgotten even after it's gone. Some love stories seem too good to be true, too easy. But I really fell for the love story here.

[patricia218 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

light read

[jessica5_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Let me just start off by saying that I absolutely LOVE Nicholas Sparks's book, but I just couldn't even like this book. Maybe it was because I had already seen the movie, but I didn't care about any of the characters. I felt like all they did was talk about the same things that are wrong with them over and over again. When I saw the movie I cried but when I read the book I just read faster, trying to finish it sooner. Also, I didn't really enjoy reading about 40 year olds in love. It may be because I'm a lot younger, but I just didn't care. I would have liked to read more about Adrienne's daughter and the husband she lost than Adrienne herself. It just lacked the chemistry and full-blown romance that I'm used to from Sparks. Nights In Rodanthe is probably Nicholas Sparks's worst book, but I know that I'll never stop reading his stuff. I've gone through his worst, so there are only good things to come from him!

[plnameth · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Unrealistic. Poor plot.

[mrs0scholey · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[the_hibernator · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

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.

[1983mk · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

"Nights in Rodanthe" by Nicholas Sparks is the story of love lost and love found. Suffering from a divorce that has left her bitter Adrienne Willis agrees to watch over her friend's Inn. Trying to discover himself and close one chapter of his life on his way to mend fences with his son, Paul Flanner finds himself at the same in. Over the course of days, the course of their entire lives changes forever.Nicholas Sparks may have outdone himself with this story. I have read another of his books and seen movies based on his books but none of the stories have touched me as this one did. This is a beautiful love story. I will definately buy this book when I get the chance and I am sure I will re-read this book when I need a reminder that love is worth it a strength can be found in unexpected places.

[crazy4reading · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[rabbitrun_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Book is better than the movie. Duh, aren't they always.

[tiffanyak_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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 reminds us of that. I really enjoyed it and the story it told.

[thelittlereader · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[bookworm_naida · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[mzahodnic_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[knithappened · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[df5b_jenniferw · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[sharlene_w · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

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.

[df1a_allyvk · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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.

[cecrow · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[crashingwaves38 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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 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.

[df1a_kelseyw · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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.