Counting Miracles: A Novel
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of The Longest Ride and The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change—or even make our peace with—the path we’ve taken. “Sparks is superb at what he does. The setting is postcard perfect. The characters are immensely likable. . . . This is a tidy miracle you can count on.”— The Washington Post Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather’s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life has been spent abroad, and he is the proverbial rolling stone: happiest when off on his next adventure, zero desire to settle down. But when his grandmother passes away, her last words to him are find where you belong. She also drops a bombshell, telling him the name of the father he never knew—and where to find him. Tanner is due at his next posting soon, but his curiosity is piqued, and he sets out for Asheboro, North Carolina, to ask around. He’s been in town less than twenty-four hours when he meets Kaitlyn Cooper, a doctor and single mom. They both feel an immediate connection; Tanner knows Kaitlyn has a story to tell, and he wants to hear it. To Kaitlyn, Tanner is mysterious, exciting—and possibly leaving in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, nearby, eighty-three-year-old Jasper lives alone in a cabin bordering a national forest. With only his old dog, Arlo, for company, he lives quietly, haunted by a tragic accident that took place decades before. When he hears rumors that a white deer has been spotted in the forest—a creature of legend that inspired his father and grandfather—he becomes obsessed with protecting the deer from poachers. As these characters’ fates orbit closer together, none of them is expecting a miracle . . . but that may be exactly what is about to alter their futures forever. Review: wondrous story - What a delightful book. It was an emotional roller coaster. It’s one book I will always remember. Your best work yet, Mr Sparks! Review: Refreshing - Wonderful author!!!! Storyline is superb!! Characters so very believable. Have yet to read a bad Nicholas Sparks book. Loved It!!
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,941 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #81 in Mothers & Children Fiction #91 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #134 in Contemporary Women Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 32,443 Reviews |
M**O
wondrous story
What a delightful book. It was an emotional roller coaster. It’s one book I will always remember. Your best work yet, Mr Sparks!
K**R
Refreshing
Wonderful author!!!! Storyline is superb!! Characters so very believable. Have yet to read a bad Nicholas Sparks book. Loved It!!
M**S
Thoughtful, Emotional Read
This Nicholas Sparks novel is an engaging and emotional story that makes a meaningful gift for readers who enjoy heartfelt fiction. The writing is easy to follow, and the story pulls you in with its emotional depth and character development. It’s the kind of book that leaves a lasting impression after finishing. Overall, it’s a well-written and thoughtful novel that works very well as a gift.
B**A
Outstanding
Nicholas Sparks has a way of weaving a story. It stirs so many heartfelt emotions. I couldn't put the book down. Thank you for the beautiful story.
E**H
another hit out of the park!!!!
Nicholas Sparks has done it again. It captures you from the beginning & by the end, you are reading through tears!!! Excellent book & story lines!!! 💗💗💗
L**E
Reading this book will make you happy.
A wonderful story about how life really could have been. The daughter was sassy, the son a charmer, and the couple that fell in love made it all believable. It was a bit far fetched that the elderly 'hermit' was the main male character's grandfather. Enoyable to read. You don't get bored, so everyone will enjoy this book.
M**N
The Hallmark channel wrote a book
Have you wondered what would happen if AI trained only on Hallmark movies wrote a book? It would read pretty much like Counting Miracles.
J**N
It was OK
This is the first Nicholas Sparks book I ever read. Of course, like everyone else, I’ve enjoyed “The Notebook“ (the film). A great story, no doubt, but certainly an emotional roller coaster. This book starts with Tanner, but ends with Jasper. For this reason, I wasn’t really sure whose story this actually was. And (for me) there was too much bouncing back-and-forth through Jasper‘s history, which is of course necessary to understand how everything works out at the end— I skimmed a lot. I enjoyed Jasper‘s love and dedication for his family. I appreciated the Scriptural references as well. But I guess what I probably didn’t appreciate, in light of the inclusion of God‘s Word, were the encounters between Kaitlyn and Tanner of a sexual nature. I’m not necessarily prone to read books that feel like a sort of voyeurism—I’d much rather read between the lines and enjoy the innuendo. I suppose what I mostly didn’t appreciate was the sexual detail in a book that also talks a lot about the Scriptures—a strange combination, like mixing chocolate and scrambled eggs… Both are pretty good on their own, but maybe not mixed together?? It’s not that the two cannot coexist in life, of course. It just seemed to me a strange choice for the author to make: I mean, is it supposed to be a sexy book or a book based on self discovery through faith, as with Jasper? Certainly, it’s just my own opinion based on my personal preferences. This was a departure for me; I usually enjoy historical mysteries, but I was looking for a new read and I liked the plot. In terms of structure, I felt that we had to wait too long for Tanner to be able to employ his special skills from his military service. The character development was good. The pacing was a little slow, as I mentioned because of the historical backfilling of Jasper’s past. I did enjoy Jasper‘s observations of how he had felt left behind by modern technology, something I think seniors may often feel at times. I enjoyed the information about the Bradford pear trees. However, I was really frustrated that the author never fully allowed the plot to address Josh and family. And after the plot resolution, I wish we (as readers) had been allowed to spend a little more time with Jasper, Tanner, and Kaitlyn and the kids. I very much enjoyed the stomach-centered Arlo (and the reason for his name), not only with his love of food, but for man he seemed to have discovered so many years before… Jasper and Arlo, in a sense, saving each other. (Loved that!) For those who like Nicholas Sparks and that genre (dramas, romance, etc.), I’m sure that this would be an enjoyable read. The book could probably be finished in a day. Honestly, I would probably give it 3 1/2 stars if I could; and I feel like I spent too much money on it even at 50% off. For some, it would probably make a good pool or oceanside book.
R**I
Faith restored.
What an amazing story of faith, belief and virtue. A must read. Thankyou writer for delivering a miracle to read.
B**E
Beth
Lovely
K**N
Worms your heart
This book is Nicholas Sparks at his best. If you won’t a book that that make you feel happy, sad and worm. This is a book for you.
M**Y
会ったことのない父を探して
軍を退職したTannner、祖母が亡くなる前に残したメモを頼りに会ったことのない父親を探す旅に出る。そこで出会った人達がTannner に奇跡の出会いをもたらすという物語。 Nicholas Sparksはベストセラーを量産する作者だけあって家族の会話、子供や動物への優しい眼差しなど何気ない日常の情景を描くのは上手だなあと思います。主人公のTannner も魅力的な男性として描かれています。聖書の引用が出てきたり、狩猟が日常にあったり等々、大都会とは違うノースキャロライナの小さな町の雰囲気もよく伝わってきます。英語もとても読みやすく、ひたすら優しく心暖まる物語。Kindleセールで安く購入できたので満足。ただ、刺激を求める読者にはちょっと物足りないかも....。
K**K
eine nette Geschichte
das Buch liest sich sehr gut. Man ist ein bisschen enttäuscht dass es mit einem Mal zu Ende ist. Es eignet sich auch gut um sein Englisch aufzufrischen mit kindl.
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