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Whistler: A Novel

Author:
Ann Patchett
Read by:
Ann Patchett
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Ratings
Book
160
Narrator
66
Release Date
June 2, 2026
Duration
10 hours 44 minutes
Summary
READ BY THE AUTHOR.

The acclaimed, prize-winning #1 New York Times bestselling writer returns with a moving, luminous novel that reminds us of the sweetness and impermanence of life and the power of connection to defy time.

When Daphne Fuller and her husband Jonathan visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, they notice an older, white-haired gentleman following them. The man turns out to be Eddie Triplett, her former stepfather, who had been married to her mother for a little more than year when Daphne was nine. Now fifty-three, Daphne hasn’t seen Eddie for many years, not since the fateful event that changed the direction of both their lives. Meeting again, time falls away; while their relationship was brief, it had a profound impact on them both, and now that they are reunited, they have no intention of ever being separated again.

Whistler is a story about two adults looking back over the choices they made, and the choices that were made for them. It’s a story about bravery, memory, the often small yet consequential moments that define our lives, and the endless stream of loss that in time comes for us all. Beautiful in its simplicity, it is ultimately about how love endures, and how the feeling of being known by one other person, even for a short period of time, can change everything.
Reviews
What listeners say
Listeners overwhelmingly enjoyed this audiobook, particularly praising the narration and storytelling, though one found the story disjointed and another did not connect with the author's style.
Highly rated for:
Superb Narration Captivating Story Well-Developed Characters
Profile Avatar Meg Lowry Jul 2026

Lovely Story

Profile Avatar Kathrine N. Sep 2026

Wonderful book! Recommending to lots of book clubs.

Profile Avatar gill Aug 2026

I loved this book. I think the "disjointed" style added to the character development and it kept me interested to the end

Profile Avatar Melanie Aug 2026

A beautiful book! Ann Patchett does a terrific job of reading her own work, that isn’t always the case. I highly recommend this.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2026

I loved this book and narration by the author so much I didn’t want it to end.

Profile Avatar Colleen S. Aug 2026

Interesting

Profile Avatar Dena M. Aug 2026

Heartwarming! A good story!

Profile Avatar Loretta B. Aug 2026

Enjoyed these characters!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2026

Best book I’ve heard in a long time!

Profile Avatar Mary E. Aug 2026

Absolutely stunning.

Profile Avatar Anita S. Aug 2026

An Unforgettably layered and lovely story…

Profile Avatar Sabrina Aug 2026

Good

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2026

Enjoyed this story!!

Profile Avatar Kim V. Aug 2026

Eddy was the best

Profile Avatar Gayle W. Aug 2026

Great story, but the reading was disappointing, and the singing was downright painful. Sorry to say, as I love Ann Patchett as a writer.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2026

Maybe two likeable characters, the rest are insufferable in their own ways. Terribly slow with a trope-y ending.

Profile Avatar Margaret L. Aug 2026

Ann Patchett nailed the writing but even more with the audio.

Profile Avatar Erinn K. Aug 2026

Love this author. She is also a great narrator.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2026

Excellent narration. Held my interest until the end. It’s a book I will remember.

Profile Avatar Kelly Jul 2026

A simple story woven into a meaningful tale about an event that changed a young girl's life...and the effect it had on the family. I loved it.

Profile Avatar Kate P. Jul 2026

I thought it was a lovely story and was very impressed at how well the author narrated. She was terrific!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2026

Perfect. Filled with love and humanity. She is a notional treasure.

Profile Avatar Colleen O. Jun 2026

Loved every minute of this. Patchett narrates like a boss.

Profile Avatar Tammy O. Jun 2026

I liked the characters in this book and the way the story was woven through time

Profile Avatar Andrea W. Jun 2026

I found this to be a compelling story and Ann narrating it was a treat.

Profile Avatar Kourtney K. Jun 2026

Loved this story- totally captivating

Profile Avatar Jean R. Jun 2026

Beautiful book

Profile Avatar Toni F. Jun 2026

Very disjointed. I thought I would become more invested as the story evolved and I may have, but it never really evolved.

Profile Avatar CaroleA Jun 2026

This is my second Ann Patchett book...not for me although I know a lot of people love her books.

Whistler: A Novel

Whistler: A Novel

Author: Ann Patchett
Read by: Ann Patchett
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