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A Bend in the Road [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by Nicholas Sparks (Author)
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A Bend in the Road is a first-rate novel and Nicholas Sparks' finest book yet. Such well-turned books as The Rescue, and Message in a Bottle established him as a writer of skill and persuasiveness, with a particular knack for wry, well-rounded characterisations--qualities well in evidence in this book.

Miles Ryan leads a relatively uneventful life in the small town in which he is sheriff--except for an incident two years previously that changed him irrevocably: the killing (by a hit-and-run driver) of his adored wife. Miles' obsession with uncovering the identity of the driver has led to problems with his nine-year-old son Jonah, who is having difficulties at school. And when Miles finds himself brought together with Jonah's teacher, the attractive Sarah, both of them are soon caught up in a relationship that will force them to re-examine what their lives mean--particularly as Sarah has a secret of her own.

The secret of Sparks' success (here, as in his other books) is to carefully establish the problems of his main protagonists so that we come to be involved in their lives and care about them--before involving them with someone else, who we similarly come to know intimately. It's not an easy task, and many a novelist has come adrift by concentrating too much on the hero or heroine at the expense of those around them. Sparks is much too sure-footed for that, and we are utterly involved with the problems of both Miles and Sarah (not to mention the nine-year-old Jonah, who is handled without a trace of sentimentality, which is a refreshing touch). As the central characters' destinies intertwine, we are as keen for them to recognise each other's virtues as we are that they'll solve the problems that have been ruining their lives. Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Sweet, accessible, uplifting and predictable, the latest love story from Sparks (The Notebook) leaves the reader with just one burning question: Why is this consummate beach book being published in the fall? The nearly thwarted but eventually triumphant romance of deputy sheriff Miles Ryan and second-grade teacher Sarah Andrews goes down as easily as marshmallow fluff and offers about as much real nourishment. Miles's high school sweetheart, Missy, was killed in an unsolved hit and run accident, leaving him to raise their son, Jonah, in New Bern, N.C. Sarah's politically ambitious husband, Michael, dumped her when her ovaries proved inactive, and she fled to New Bern to teach, and love, other people's kids. Miles and Sarah meet at a parent-teacher conference, and the sparks fly. But there's a fly in the ointment as well; an italicized voice threaded among the happy chapters alerts us that Missy's death was caused by someone whose identity, if revealed, could destroy Miles and Sarah's newfound joy. In Sparks's heaven, clouds exist to make silver linings look the brighter. As tough truth shadows their landscape, Miles and Sarah find depths within themselves, and their rekindled light illumines all. New Bern becomes a city of the reborn. Charlie Curtis, Miles's stickler boss, learns to bend; Missy's aimless killer morphs into a healer; and Jonah once again knows a mother's love. The opposite of edgy, with simple sentences and soft-pedaled sex, Sparks's plain vanilla morality will doubtless sell like ice cream on a steamy day. (Sept.)Forecast: Major television and print advertising and an 18-city author tour will broadcast Sparks's latest from the rooftops; expect instant bestsellerdom.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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3.0 out of 5 stars thanks a lot, Jun 25 2004
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This review is from: A Bend in the Road (Mass Market Paperback)
thanks so much for ruining the end of the book shawnmacd...no need to purchase it now. a bit of advice, some people read these reviews to find new books to read, and don't appreciate when people ruin the book by giving away the ending. don't take my 3-star rating seriously, i didn't get to read the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A heart warming tale..., May 20 2005
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This review is from: A Bend in the Road (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is a heart warming story that has you cheering for the bad guy. The characters are so believable, mostly because readers are able to relate. They express themselves as I would imagine expressing myself in a similar situation. Truely believable.
The story stays true to Sparks' style, a romantic story that makes you cry. I would definately recommend this book and all the others he has written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Let the sparks fly!, Jul 23 2004
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This review is from: A Bend in the Road (Mass Market Paperback)
Granted, the immense popularity of Nicholas Sparks lately is due to the release of the movie THE NOTEBOOK. Countless people are now reading that novel and delving into his others, A BEND IN THE ROAD probably being the second choice. And a great choice it is. The characters in this book are believable, the premise interesting, and Sparks' development of both is more than satisfying. It is hard for me to believe that Nicholas Sparks continues to write better with each book, but that seems to be the case, as is definitely evidenced in A BEND IN THE ROAD. Whether you're a long time Sparks fan or have yet to read a book, I would recommend this book in the highest terms. If you're looking for another great story that will knock you over, try THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Listening is to believe....
I had the audio unabridged tapes. It just blew my mind. When
Miles's wife is the victim of a hit and run he is just too hurt. Read more
Published on Jul 14 2004 by Lorraine Brown

2.0 out of 5 stars Not at all a page turner...
The book was OK, but not nearly as good as I thought it would be. All Nicholas Sparks books are so predictable and they're just so repetitive. Read more
Published on Jul 5 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars BEND IN THE ROAD
I loved that the couple ended up together at the end even though you kind of wandered what would happen.
Published on Jun 12 2004 by shawnmacd

5.0 out of 5 stars Will keep you up reading at night
This book is a suspense that will keep you reading for hours. There ar many twist and turns in the book. I really recommend this book. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A story of healing
A Bend in the Road is a story about the healing power of love. And how sometimes to heal, you need to look within yourself and find the strength that you can't get from anyone... Read more
Published on May 25 2004 by Theresa W

4.0 out of 5 stars Non-Stop pager turner!
This book was a quick read and hard to put down. I am not one to read books, but this was one that I throughly enjoyed reading. Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by Sarah

4.0 out of 5 stars Beware the black dog!
This intense novel is mainly a bittersweet romance, though the twists and turns involved in that small town in North Carolina complicate the matter. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2004 by Betty Burks

2.0 out of 5 stars Down the Long, Straight Road to Predictability
Normally I am a big fan of Nicholas Sparks, but this book did not come even close to meeting, let alone exceeding my expectations. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2004 by Susie

2.0 out of 5 stars Down the Long, Straight Road to Predictability
Normally I am a big fan of Nicholas Sparks, but this book did not come even close to meeting, let alone exceeding my expectations. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2004 by Susie

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I even liked this book better than the Notebook. Nicholas Sparks is such a gifted writer. A Bend in the Road was a page turner from beginning to end.
Published on Feb 14 2004 by Stacey D. Miller

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