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Whistler: A Novel

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Ann Patchett
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Ann Patchett
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Ratings
Book
86
Narrator
29
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
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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