A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks

A Bend in the Road

Nicholas Sparks

341 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional medium-paced

Description

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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,787 reviews

Moods

emotional 97%
sad 54%
mysterious 51%
tense 37%
hopeful 27%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
dark 10%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 13%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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