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A Bend in the Road
written by Nicholas Sparks
Studio : Grand Central Publishing
by Grand Central Publishing
Release Date : 2002-07-01
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Released : 2002-07-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780446611862
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 311 reviews)
List Price : $7.99
Our Price : $3.45
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Where does a story truly begin? In life, there are seldom clear-cut beginnings, those moments when we can, in looking back, say that everything started. I'm not sure why I feel compelled to tell my story in the first place. What can be achieved by unearthing the past? But I know I must try to tell it, if for no other reason than to finally put this all behind me. This is, above all, a love story, and like so many love stories, it is rooted in tragedy. At the same time, it is also a story of forgiveness. And it is my story as well. I, too, played a role in all that happened -From A BEND IN THE ROAD Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. As deputy sheriff of New Bern, North Carolina, he not only grieves for her and worries about their young son Jonah but longs to bring the unknown driver to justice. Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews, Jonah's second-grade teacher. A young woman recovering from a difficult divorce, Sarah moved to New Bern hoping to start over. Tentatively, Miles and Sarah reach out to each other....soon they are falling in love. But what neither realizes is that they are also bound together by a shocking secret, one that will force them to reexamine everything they believe inincluding their love. |
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easy to finish, but just okay |
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I see this was written in 2001 and I have enjoyed other books better from Sparks since this was written. Not to say avoid this book but this reader was a little less impressed with the character and story flow in "a bend..." I guess my main problem is the protagonist Miles, a sheriff in a small town who comes off a little silly and too drama prone for the story's own good. Still can't wait to read another novel by this talented writer. |
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Another winner by Sparks |
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I have become a Nicholas Sparks fan and have come to expect certain things with his writing. This and At First Sight were the two exceptions for which I couldn't imagine the ending if I tried. This book chronicles Miles Ryan and his son, Jonah, attempting to live their lives as normally as possible after the death of their wife and mother. While walking along a bendy road, she is struck by a vehicle, covered with a blanket, and left. Miles, an employee of the sheriff's department, is completely distraught and finds himself investigating on his own while his department also investigates. Eventually, he moves on and begins to fall for his son's teacher, Sarah. This story is very touching and romantic, and also is a frank portrayal of an adult attempting to get back in touch with the dating scene he has been out of for so long. While at times the book was predictable, Sparks' writing gives it an unexpected edge and you will find yourself enjoying it, even if you have a feeling about what's to come. |
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A Bend in the Road |
Great book, sad story, twisted ending.
I have liked all of Nicholas Sparks books so far. I really didn't expect the ending though.
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One of the Best |
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I have read almost all of the books by Nicholas Sparks. This is one of the best. It captured me on the first page and I couldn't put it down. The ending was different from most and a welcome relief. |
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Excellent! |
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I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down once I started reading it! It is a great story with a fascinating twist that will leave you shocked. A must read. |
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