Set in beautiful north carolina, sparks novels are about people from every age and class. Safe haven, at its heart, is a love story indeed if you have been an avid sparks reader, you wouldnt be surprised that the setting of this book is again in north carolina. Any books similar to safe haven by nicholas sparks. Author nicholas sparks popular books have become even more. It was also the place where the 20 smashhit movie adaptation, safe haven, was filmed. Safe haven has all the trademarks of his beloved novels. Later, she runs away from him to a safe place, a small north carolina town of southport. Shes scraping by, barely making ends meet as a waitress. I love the fact that safe haven wasnt one of those books with cliched romances. According to worldcat, the book is held in 2242 libraries.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Im glad that i did as like books usually do it gave me more of an insight into the characters. To ask other readers questions about safe haven, please sign up. I have read all of nicholas sparks books and this was one of my favorites. The story was told from three points of view, katies, alexs, and kevins. I mean, there is nothing about the tone of safe haven that would ever make you think that one of the main characters is a ghost. Would you consider the audio edition of safe haven to be better than the print version.
Whether hes writing about first romances, longforgotten lovers, or those who hope for a second chance at a happy ending, his stories speak to usand make us cry. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 89 million copies in print worldwide, in over 50 languages, including over 50 million copies in the united states alone, and his popularity continues to soar. This book begins much the same as all of nicholas sparks books, with likeable characters that you feel like you would like to befriend, or already know. If a love story like the one depicted in the film happened to me, id.
The inspiration for the story, like most of my novels, comes from the depths of a. It was released theatrically in north america on february 14, 20. You really cant go wrong with anything nicholas sparks. Safe haven is the first nicholas sparks book that i have read and it will probably also be the last. Nicholas sparks is one of the worlds most beloved storytellers. Nicholas sparks latest love story, safe haven, is easily one of the best hes written. When i listened to her tell her story it sounded exactly like safe haven. The notebook the movie is about first love, heartbreak, moving on and eternal and everlasting love.
The characters, the story itself, and the way it was written. Safe haven is a 20 american romance film starring julianne hough, josh duhamel and cobie smulders. But safe haven is darker than some of sparks other novels, and there is an element of suspense that should surpriseand entertainreaders. I love everything about this book from the first page to the last. Second chances find safe haven in sparks latest love story. Find books like safe haven from the worlds largest community of readers. Safe haven is the story of katie, a beautiful young woman who is in an abusive relationship with her husband. Safe harbor will keep you listening with a sleeping with the enemy theme but ends in a suprising way that makes you wonder why you didnt see it coming, yet leaves you genuinely satisfied. I rewatched safe haven to figure out why nicholas sparks sucks.
With safe haven, the thrillerlike qualities of sparkss past books finally culminate into an actual thriller. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. This is the kind of book that once i started to read it i found myself unable to stop. All of his books have been the new york times bestsellers, and many have been made into films. Safe haven is a fantasy romantic novel by american novelist nicholas sparks. And that is the brilliance of novelist nicholas sparkshis ability to write stories that evoke genuine emotion. Eleven of nicholas sparkss novelsthe choice, the longest ride, the best of me, safe haven, the lucky one, the last song, dear john, nights in rodanthe, the notebook, a walk to remember, and message in a bottlehave been adapted into major motion pictures. But we are only introduced to kevins point of view about halfway through, which is also the only part i. Safe haven debuts in theaters nationwide on february 14th, 20. Erin flees her abusive alcoholic husband, kevin, takes on a different identity and changes her name to katie.
Like his previous stories, sparks seventh novel unfolds in eastern north. Message in a bottle, a walk to remember, the notebook, nights in rodanthe, dear john, the last song, the lucky one, safe haven, and most recently the longest ride. Safe haven by nicholas sparks and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. People who like safe haven book by nicholas sparks n. The novel is an easy read and only one major plot issues. Safe haven is my favorite book beside white lines by tracy brown. If you havent read nicholas sparks before, you might want to start with a classic like the notebook, but you will find much to savor in safe haven. I as an author love reading books by authors like sparks, johannson, cussler, and koontz.
If youre a nicholas sparks fan, you probably already knew what to expect for his newest book, safe haven, which was released this past week. He has seventeen published novels as of september 20 plus one nonfiction. Recommendations similar to safe haven by nicholas sparks. Scenes from the film adaptation of safe haven were filmed in the city. Nicholas sparks talks about the inspiration behind his. Ive read safe haven, the lucky one, the last song, dear john, etc. I have been looking for years and have not been able to find similar books. His works include a walk to remember, nights in rodanthe, dear john, the last song, safe haven, the best of me, and the notebook.
Eleven of nicholas sparkss novels the choice, the longest ride, the best of me, safe haven, the lucky one, the last song, dear john, nights in rodanthe, the notebook, a walk to remember, and message in a bottlehave been adapted into major motion pictures. Safe haven by nicholas sparks audiobook cd abridged, 2010. I rewatched safe haven to figure out why nicholas sparks sucks so bad. Nicholas sparks is known for writing love stories, many of which have gone. Sparks rather narrates a matured romantic story along with the elements of a thriller. Beautiful, young katie arrives in a small southern town, southport, north carolina. This was a relaxing read, well written, and enjoyable. The official website of nicholas sparks, american novelist, screenwriter and producer. Wilmington about 2 hours from atlantic beach is the destination for a myriad number of nicholas sparks novels the town exudes his work at every street corner and every water view. Unfortunately with the notebook in the back of my mind i didnt really give safe haven a chance, which i must admit was a little unfair of me. Katie has moved to a small town on the east coast, where she is looking for a new start.
In fact it will remain indefinitely in my top ten love stories of all time and so i thought i would give another of sparks novels a try. Its been a long time sense i have read one of sparks books and i have chosen two of them this month. If you liked safe haven by nicholas sparks, here are some books like this. Sparks wrote one of his bestknown stories, the notebook, over a period of six months at age 28. Dont get a chance to stop and read print being a working mum, but it was a great listen.
I bingeread 12 nicholas sparks books and heres what happened. This is a must read for anyone in an abusive relationship. Josh duhamel and julianne hough as alex and katie in safe haven, the latest nicholas sparks romance novel to be turned into a film. Wow, this is definitely one of the better sparks books ive read, i sure hope he keeps going.
This valentines day, the latest movie adaptation of a book by the melodramatic novelist nicholas sparksdont worry, he has nine lefthits the big. The plot for safe haven actually reminded me of the old julia roberts movie sleeping with the enemy because it does deal with the same subject. Nicholas sparks, the new bern author known for the notebook, a walk to. Safe haven, paperback by sparks, nicholas, like new used. An atlas of nicholas sparks books set in north carolina news. The first nicholas sparks book i read was the notebook and i stayed up all night reading, i wanted to stay up all day listening but commitments couldnt. The film was originally set for a february 8 release, but was moved to february 14, 20. Im not a fan of his books but that book was amazing. I think he is quite comfortable with the setting and therefore, it works fine for me. I have not read nicholas sparks book, but i have been told that in the book the reader is brought in on the supernatural nature of. If you haven t seen the movie adaptation of nicholas sparks safe haven or read the book and wish to remain unspoiled on the most. The notebook, the wedding, a bend in the road, safe haven new bern is a. If you like safe haven you might like similar books the lucky one, the last song, dear john, the best of me.
If youre looking for more books that will pull at your heartstrings, take a look at this list of books to read if you like nicholas sparks. Ive read many nicholas sparks books and id like to know if there was another author similar to him. Safe haven, paperback by sparks, nicholas, isbn 1455523542, isbn 9781455523542, like new used, free shipping in the us after having a summer romance with a local while visiting italy with her friend, audrey, renee returns home to live out a pretty standard american family life, only find out 20 years later that audrey is dying of cancerand has a few secrets and. Nicholas sparks was inspired to write the novel by the grandparents of his wife, who had been married for more than 60 years when he met them. For more information visit the films social media channels. You might also like similar books to safe haven, like the lucky one. Looks like another must have definitely buying this book when its released. I have a personal friend who did this exact thing and now her life is much better.