The Longest Ride

Name: The Longest Ride
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SKU: 9780751549966
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By Nicholas Sparks

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The Longest Ride interweaves the stories of two couples: a young pair navigating life and love in college and an older man reflecting on his life journey and romance after a car accident leaves him stranded. Through alternating narratives, the book explores themes of destiny, love, and the unexpected intersections of different lives.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might like this romantic novel if you enjoy stories that intertwine past and present, showcasing enduring love through the lives of two couples. The narrative beautifully melds themes of hope, fate, and destiny, which could captivate you with its heartfelt and emotional exploration of relationships.

In the tradition of his beloved first novel, The Notebook, bestselling author Nicholas Sparks returns with this epic story of two couples whose parallel love stories intersect in profound and surprising ways.

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Two couples. Two love stories. One epic tale.

Ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson is in trouble. Struggling to stay conscious after a car crash, with his mind fading, an image of his adored—and long-dead—wife Ruth appears. Urging him to hang on, she lovingly recounts the joys and sorrows of their life together—how they met, the dark days of WWII and its unrelenting effect on their families.

A few miles away, college student Sophia Danko's life is about to change. Recovering from a break-up, she meets the young, rugged Luke and is thrown into a world far removed from her privileged school life. Sophia sees a new and tantalising future for herself, but Luke is keeping a secret that could destroy it all.

Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples, separated by years and experience, whose lives are about to converge in the most unexpected—and shocking—of ways.

The new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One, and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Longest Ride is praised for its emotional depth and ability to tug at the heartstrings, blending joy and tragedy in a way that resonates with readers. Many reviews commend Nicholas Sparks as a master of romance, ensuring a compelling journey filled with love from start to finish.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751549966

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers. His books have been published across more than fifty languages with over 150 million copies sold worldwide, and all have been New York TImes and international bestsellers. He is also the founder of the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a non-profit committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences. He lives in North Carolina.

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