The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks

The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks Book Summary

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From the dark days of WWII to present-day North Carolina, this New York Times bestseller shares the lives of two couples overcoming destructive secrets -- and finding joy together.

Ira Levinson is in trouble. Ninety-one years old and stranded and injured after a car crash, he struggles to retain consciousness until a blurry image materializes beside him: his beloved wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Urging him to hang on, she forces him to remain alert by recounting the stories of their lifetime together - how they met, the precious paintings they collected together, the dark days of WWII and its effect on them and their families. Ira knows that Ruth can't possibly be in the car with him, but he clings to her words and his memories, reliving the sorrows and everyday joys that defined their marriage.
A few miles away, at a local bull-riding event, a Wake Forest College senior's life is about to change. Recovering from a recent break-up, Sophia Danko meets a young cowboy named Luke, who bears little resemblance to the privileged frat boys she has encountered at school. Through Luke, Sophia is introduced to a world in which the stakes of survival and success, ruin and reward -- even life and death - loom large in everyday life. As she and Luke fall in love, Sophia finds herself imagining a future far removed from her plans -- a future that Luke has the power to rewrite . . . if the secret he's keeping doesn't destroy it first.
Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples who have little in common, and who are separated by years and experience. Yet their lives will converge with unexpected poignancy, reminding us all that even the most difficult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart.

The Longest Ride Book Details

Book Name The Longest Ride
Genre Historical Romance
Author Nicholas Sparks
Published 17 September 2013, Tuesday
Price $2.99
E-Book Size 9.72 MB

The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks Book Reviews

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LovesLoveStories

So good. I read this because the movie is coming out and because I'm never disappointed with Sparks' books. No exception here. I actually cried at points. I love a great romance and this was sweet, touching and just beautiful.

Chyann63

The Longest Ride. WOW!!! This is the first book I have read of Nicholas Sparks.. Absolutely wonderful.. Could not put it down, so I read it , in one setting…. I think it hit every feeling I have ever had… Fantastic!!

Long legion

Prefer a root canal. I had never read Nicholas Sparks because I assumed he wrote romance books suitable for teens. That being said, I saw that it was very popular and decided to get the "sample". I loved that....the elderly man trapped in his car remembering his past. I was hooked. I ordered the book and it quickly turns into this juvenile romance, complete with stilted conversation, contrived plot and one dimensional characters. I'd just as soon get a root canal as read anything else by him

#soccerforlife14#

The longest ride. This book is amazing and everyone should see the movie at least

Hailsies

An Incredible Ride. This book was amazing and I loved it. The ending had me smiling and in shock and in love with these characters. I would definitely recommend this book, I think it may be one of the best that Sparks has written thus far. Incredible. Thank you for making such a touching and interesting story!

Cats19369291

A beautiful story. Wow, this book really was amazing and opened my heart right on up. There were a few times when I really couldn’t help it and the tears were flowing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good romance!! At times this book also had me on edge, it was truly an amazing read and I’m not going to give any details because I don’t want to ruin it for anyone!! But go buy and read this book right now!! Take the life lessons and let them help guide you!

Withlovegraceandbriholla

love. My man Nicholas over here making moves. This book is dope. He sparkin up man.

Hergy101

The Longest Ride. Great story and so touching. I totally enjoyed it. Now I want to see the movie even though after watching small clips I noticed some differences between the actual movie and book. Looks good.

Cloud01person

fun to read. easy and light story, predictable, but no borred, still will keep you in the good mood :)

Queen Mastercard

One of the best books ever. For anyone who is a fang irk I strongly suggest this book it is amazing

Nataliexxhope

Sparks does it again.. This book merges a heart-warming and heart-breaking story of the life of an elderly couple with the budding and exciting love of college students to make a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and leaves you feeling satisfied. Prepare yourself for both tears and laughter.

Ccs111376

Great book!. Wonderful story

Lbirishgal25

The Longest Ride. I could not put the book down. I read it every moment I could. It's a page turner that will keep you up all night! Nicholas Sparks has done it again.

Palomaa621

AMAZING!. Incredible story ! Definitely recommend reading it !

USA VS CAN HOCKEY

The Longest Ride. Nicholas Sparks best book yet!!! Such a touching ending...Loved it!!

The Longest Ride

The Longest Ride. great book! I absolutely loved it!!

MeganD0505

Such an enjoyable book!. This was such a great book! It kept me on my toes wanting to know more and more. Some of the chapters were a little slow and hard to get through but in the end, it was totally worth it! I was curious what the outcome was going to be until the very end! Another great book by a my favorite author! :)

Madisoncooper54258705

Love this book. This book has made me believe in love.

J'Niyaaa

J’Niya’s Review. Loved this book! The story is very heartwarming and Ira’s love and admiration for Ruth is beautiful to read.

Best 99 cents ever

Best book ever!!!. I started reading and I fell in love

Taylor kirby

Love. Amazing story and heartfelt emotion. I would recommend to anyone who loves a good love story with real life challenging twists. Chivalry is not dead.

ILoveRomance2

AMAZING!!!. Great book!! I loved reading this book. It is so well written. You will not be disappointed in this book!

Mindyp03

I ❤️ it!. I have always liked Nicholas Sparks and that didn't change after this book. I really enjoyed the book. The whole time I was trying to figure out how the two stories would connect. I knew it would connect around his collection, but I wasn't sure exactly how. Loved how it ended.

Hilfox84

Eh good. This book would have been way better if he had focused more on the younger couple. I felt like the story with the older couples story was boring and would drag on through the chapters. I would find myself counting how many pages I had till I was done with their section and back to the younger couple. And as most romance novels it was fairly predictable. I liked the book but it could have been better.

Jackie1568

Best Book Ever. I Loved This Book It Was Not Like The Movie, It Was Better. I wish the author could make a book 2 of this to see where Sofia and Luke end up. 😭😭❤️❤️

GinMetz

The longest ride. Sweat story. A heart-warmer.

Swilds

Great Story!. Loved it!

Fdkjdhfgkjd

Boring!. Snore fest I kept waiting for something to happen and it never did

Jader3593

Longest Ride. I loved this book ! Not just because it was romantic but because the way it was written you could tell he did his homework so wonderful.

Supperisready

Lovey. I loved this book!It was sad in some spots but the romance it carried along in the book was AMAZING!!!Hope u get a chance to read it!

Krf❤️

the longest ride.. such a good book

Geoffrey_2010

Beautiful and Astonishing. Stories go smoothly and twists are well designed.

Amandax345

💙💙💙. Such a great book!

Close-by

The longest ride. Wonderful

SFFan5575

Amazing.. I've read many Sparks books, but this one is by far the best. So much better than the Notebook, I love it.

Bassbuggy18

❤️. The longest ride was by far my favorite book! I can not wait to see the movie! The part of Ira became kind of long and tedious but the story of Luke and Sophia were so amazing! They just became my OTP!

Madasin1995

Amazing. I have read numerous books by Nicholas Sparks. Yet this is the first I read so quickly. It was something to keep you on the end of the page. You can't put it down you want everything to work out. I thought the two stories came together beautifully. I give it 5 stars and will read it again and again.

Knightsbane

The Longest Ride by: Nicholas Sparks. The reader is drawn into two very distinct stories with such intensity that it's difficult to quit reading. The desire to "know what happens" becomes more important than sleep. Relatively quick read considering it covers 9 months for the young couple ; to a lifetime for older couple. Great use of raw emotions to draw the reader further into the story. Desperate to know how it ends. Ending is a bit of a cheat with author not utilizing Sophia's art degree/education ( would have drug the story out, but I've enjoyed watching her learn).

Donald Eckman

THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!. This book really is one of the best books I have ever read. As I neared the ending of this book remembered saying to myself "I could read this book over and over again and never get tired of it". As I rethink about what I said I now see that I was absolutely correct. After all the ups and downs twists and turns this book threw at me I saw how truly amazing this book was and could not stop reading it and with a curfew of 9:00, karate from when school lets out to 6:00, and having to leave the driveway of my house at 7:45 to make it to my morning patrol duty I finished this book in three days I loved it and now it is my favorite book. Can't wait until April 10 when the movie THE LONGEST RIDE enters the movie theater. I will go see it the Friday it comes out and shed tears of joy. I hope you loved the book as much as I did. ❤️😂

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Jflammer

The longest ride. I loved the book and can't wait to see the movie.

Who_______

The Longest Ride. I really loved this book because it combined heartbreak into a beautiful love story. I could reread this book over and over again. I can't wait for the movie!

Mckenzie_virga

Amazing. This book was simply amazing good job nick

Luvit1234567890

Nicholas Sparks. With each book I read by Mr. Sparks I find myself drawn into the lovely use of language and flow of the story. Every description, every change of scenery and juxtaposition of characters and their thoughts and actions leave me sad to finish the book only to await another book. Mr. Sparks is a rare find. In The Longest Ride, Ira and Ruth, Luke and Sophia are believable and endearing. WOW!!!!

SOSUchick

Best book I've ever read!. I've read quite a few of Nicholas Spark's books, this is definitely my favorite. Nicholas Spark's, wrote a vivid love story that was hard to put down. Can't wait for the movie to come out.

Briebrie😘2013_5

Best book. I love this book it is Nichols sparks best book

Carinkaminski99

LOVED IT. Though I'm not a person who reads for fun I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end! As a 16 year old girl I'm always in for a romance novel. I cannot wait till Friday April 10th when the movie comes out! You could say I'm pretty pumped😏👊

Ruby_886

Best book ever. This is honestly the best book I've ever read. Hands down. Nicholas Sparks is so talented and I cannot wait to see The Longest Ride when it comes out in movie. This book changed my life and it's so good!

Very Happy Apple Customer

Wonderful Story. Great story teller and dripping with history and suspense. Ending left me with a smile.

Solseg78

The Longest Ride. I love Nicholas Sparks, he is hands down my favorite author!! The Notebook is my favorite book but this one comes in a close 2nd!!

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Mama Alenka

Absolutely beautiful. The story is just beautiful. You don't want to put the book down and the happy end is the best reward. Loved it and kind of feel sad that I am done reading this unbelievable story. Thank you Mr. Nicholas Spark

Bobbie bulger

The Longest Ride. Excellent book and movie I enjoyed both thank you Nicholas Sparkes I read all your books can't wait to read your next one thank you

Onemomentintime

Must read. Absolutely enjoyed this book. I was a bit sad when I finished reading it cause I want the story to keep on going but also it teared me up a bit and gave me goosebumps cause the ending was beautifully done.

CNNaholic 📰🍺

Very well written!!. I've read so many other books but this strikes me as one of the best written ones. The language and wording used by Nicholas Sparks is incredibly eloquent. This story is far from a regular romance story. It's a must-read!! 💘👍👏

DebLef25

The Longest Ride. Once again, Nicholas Sparks delivers a story that keeps you invested to the very end. Weaving the stories of love and loss in a way that makes me feel like 'I understand'. Loved this story of life and fate....everything happens for a reason.

Rosi5577

Ok, nice but.... The book is quite good. I was a little disappointed by the first half of the book, the second half was however much better. Perhaps the movie is great.. ever though books are usually so much better than movies. I am a bit puzzled by the fantastic reviews I read on this book?

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LoloHTX

Could not put down!. Has now become one of my top 3 favorite books. Romance, romance and more romance- all so eloquently displayed.

ShayAx

As Usual, GREAT. Great read! Loved the story and it's ending, he doesn't disappoint.

JLRiddle

The Longest Ride. Once again an amazing story. Sparks never is a disappointment in his work. Very talented and always keeps you reading and wanting more works from him.

Mltviray

Best Book. I think this is the best Nicholas Sparks novel I've ever read in my entire life. I really like how Sophia and Luke's love story go, and so is the love story of Ira and Ruth. I hope the adaptation of this book on the big screens will be as great as this book is.

Me2013000

The Last Tude. Thank you Mr. Sparks for helping this 62 year old rediscover reading and for inspiring me to attempt writing something of my own. Nothing but the best...

Alwaysamanda

Good book. Nicholas sparks never disappoints

Cash's mom 1979

The Longest Ride. Absolutely loved this book! I could not put in down. Have to say out of all the books I ever read this one really touched my heart and is by far my all time favorite. Well done Mr. Sparks

Grandmapoppins

The Longest Ride. This was another great N S novel. I kept wondering how the characters would connect.....finally! I didn't see the end coming!

Tattoo snuff

One of my favorites. I love Nicholas Sparks books. This book is well worth the read. It is heart touching and very we'll written.

Leslie in Oswego,IL

The Longest Ride. Great book!!! I love Nicholas Sparks books. He is my favorite author. This is a must read.

SharonMX6

A must read!. I have read many of his books and this one is probably my favorite! I love how he tied the stories together and how the book ended!! A must read. You won't be disappointed!

Aeffdub

Good read. I enjoyed reading this book.

<3 Michi <3

Great. I loved this story. It was nice to see how two stories intertwined and how love was more than anything. Another great by Sparks!

Loves2lol1234

Longest ride. Reminded me of the notebook. But with a twist. They way everything connected was adorable. Nicolas sparks you did it again.

John Smith 2

A Great Ride. Loved this book. Kept my interest up and didn't disappoint at the ending. Highly recommend this book.

Garza818

Love it!. So heart felt! Such a great book!!

Madeline Marie

Really typical. This book was not interesting. I only kept reading for one of the characters, an old man that became connected to the story at the end. The young lovers could not be more predictable with their typical problems like my ex boyfriend is dating my best friend and what not, and the end was not shocking and not worth it, I usually enjoy Nicholas Sparks but these young people are nothing new. Really worldly I wish he would get back to his christian roots instead of this

Ksdaisy

The Longest Ride. I loved this book and the separate love stories brought to one love!

Turbo Taxer 44

I Understand Too. Thank you, Nicholas!

Erika Phillips

The Longest Ride. The first and only Nicholas Sparks novel I have ever read and I am in awe. This love story is beautiful, and really put my own life into perspective. Beautifully written and I am claiming it as my all time favorite story.

Bri...guy

Must read!. Great love story!

Adorvee

Outstanding!!!. Nicholas Sparks really know how to engage the reader and tell a story. I felt part of book I felt everything they felt, I cried when they did and flirt when they did. Now I want to find myself a cowboy like Luke :) all of his books are amazing I could read this book again many times. I wish one day I can find a true love like Ira's and Ruth or Sophia's and Luke

Toni K. C.

The Longest Ride. A beautifully written coming-together of two couples, their problems and their passions.

Tooth scraper

Great read. I am a fan of Nicolas Sparks and this book keeps in his tradition and is not a let down. I enjoyed how he split the two stories and combining them in the end. I enjoyed it and will recommend it for anyone searching for a sweet love story.

Shones719

Another Great Book. Definitely worth reading. It is one of his best books in my opinion!

Applez5503

Great book!. I loved this book. It was hard to put down. Excellent, easy read.

Mama-south

The Longest Ride. Awesome story(ies)!

Schr0cker

Predictable but Still Charming. Just a typical Nicholas Sparks' book I had too high of expectations for this western themed story being a cowgirl myself. The reason this book kept me hooked was because I was convinced that I knew the ending and wanted to confirm that I was right; which I did. Being a hopeless romantic I loved I anyway.

Yooper76

The Longest Ride. Nicholas Sparks never disappoints me. He tells a remarkable story in every book he writes. This book was one of his best in my opinion. A very moving story written as only he can. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. Enjoy!

Loves2Ride

Disappointment. Definitely not one of his best books. Disappointed.

MBbass

The ending!. By far my favorite Nicholas Sparks book and I cannot wait to see the movie on April 3rd! I didn't see that ending coming at all! Good read, buy it.

Creyzme

The Longest Ride. This was the first book from Nicolas Sparks I read. Now I know why the movies based on his writting are so good! This book was unique because it seemed like you were reading two stories within one book, but in the end they came together magnificently. Loved it!

Queen gu3

A wonderful story. This is the best book I have read in a long time. Perfectly written. Couldn't put it down. Impatiently waiting on your next book. I have read everything you have written and loved them all. The Longest Ride, however, is now at the top of my best list.

Briebers

5 STARS all the way!. This moving was incredibly moving! I laughed, I cried, and I loved the way there were a few stories interwoven!!

LAL13627

Very Good as usual. Book was great. The story about Ira was a bit slow and carried on. But what a happy ending.

Fit Gem

Always a fan!. I have not read a book of his in years. I don't know why because this was totally worth spending my entire weekend reading. Loved it! I love romance novels that take place around a ranch and country living (why I enjoy a good Sparks book), though I'm a city girl I enjoy the thought of a quite county life. I felt like I could relate to Sophia. Personal opinion: I have not enjoyed a movie since the notebook I hope the movie can live up to my expectation.

The scent of rain

The longest ride. Amazing book, as always. Couldn't stop reading and loved very minute of it.

Hco_sierra

Heart warming. Like many others I wanted to skip Ira sometimes but in the end when all the memories came together I was glad I didn't skip his memories because they made all the difference to the emotion I felt at the end. Sophia and Luke were great characters and I am happy for their happy ending. I love Nicholas sparks and I often imagine myself as a character in the story and feel the emotion of each character.

GoBRUINS95

Incredible read!!!!. I absolutely loved this book! One of his best.

Grama vegas

Grama. I do not read a lot of fiction but when I need an easy escape I find fiction to be a great solution. This book served that purpose and I found myself curious as to what the next chapter would bring. I am very happy that I decided to read it.

Kittens Are Sweet 007

Amazing. I loved this book! It was great and I really got in to the plot

Rmk9610

Endure on The Longest Ride. By far my favorite book by Nicholas Sparks! It was great to have happy tears at the end of one of his books! Loved the whole story and the underlying meaning behind it all!

1mother3

The Longest Ride is amazing!!. As usual, Nicholas Sparks NEVER disappoints!! I love this book! I might even venture to say it is the BEST, MOST WELL-WRITTEN BOOK by Nicholas Sparks! I was so involved with the characters and story I could not put it down!

Alexiperez

Amazing book!. I have read most of Nicholas Sparks books and this one just became my favorite! Sparks never fails as a writer he is truly a great one!

Mrs.ogle<3

Best book I've ever read. Wow. Just wow. This is one of the books I've actual truly loved. I have no words for it other than just simply amazing, wonderful, any word you can think of. Just beautiful. Truly an amazing story.

Ross mom

The Longest Ride. Very good reading. I enjoyed it very much.

Reyes2216

The Longest Ride. Best book by Sparks in a long time! Awesome, couldn't pit it down!

WhollyJane

The Longest Ride. A wonderful read-it gave me hope when I felt hopeless and isn't that what great reads do?

Tiffanik@ble

Mind capturing. I loved the way this book drew me in and kept me wanting to know more.

Scr@p@holic

WOW!!!. This was such a great read! I'm not crazy about romance novels but the characters in this book were intriguing! I found it difficult to pull away from. A truly wonderful love story!

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About Author "Nicholas Sparks"

Nicholas Charles Sparks (born December 31, 1965) is an American romance novelist, screenwriter, and film producer. He has published twenty-three novels, all New York Times bestsellers, and two works of non-fiction, with over 115 million copies sold worldwide in more than 50 languages. Among his works are The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Message in a Bottle which, along with eight other books, have been adapted as feature films.Sparks lives in North Carolina, where many of his novels are set. Early life Nicholas Sparks was born on December 31, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Patrick Michael Sparks, was a business professor and his mother Jill Emma Marie Sparks (née Thoene) was a homemaker and an optometrist's assistant. Sparks is of German, Czech, English, and Irish ancestry. He was the middle of three children, with an older brother, Michael Earl "Micah" Sparks (born 1964), and a younger sister, Danielle "Dana" Sparks Lewis (1966–2000), who died at the age of 33 from a b....

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