The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks

Another predictable romance by this prolific writer.

Ira is 92 years of age and has just ridden down an embankment in a snow storm.  He has black out periods that are interspersed with visits from his wife who died several years ago.  He uses the time to reflect upon his life.

Lucas is a bull-rider who meets the love of his life at a bull-riding event.  Together they embark on a romantic journey that has it's high points and low points.  Lucas is determined to continue to ride the bulls even though his life is at risk.  His girlfriend Sophia is working toward a degree in art and has plans to work at a prestigious museum.  Lucas, while admitting to being in love with Sophia, is reluctant to tell her of his previous injuries.

The story culminates with an art auction.

Nicholas Sparks fans who read everything he has written will want to read this one too.  The author indicates that the movie rights have already been picked up on the book.  So those of you who like to compare movies to books might also want to read this.


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