The Guardian
Published in 2003, The Guardian is a romantic suspense novel by Nicholas Sparks. Much of the action takes place in Swansboro, N.C.. Key subjects include widows, obsessive-compulsive disorder, north carolina and interpersoanl relations.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 92 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions. It appeared on the New York Times E-Book Fiction bestseller list in 2012.
At about 400 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
About The Guardian
At 29, Julie Barenson is too young to give up on love.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — E-Book Fiction, 2012
Quick answers
Who wrote The Guardian?
The Guardian was written by Nicholas Sparks and first published in 2003.
What genre is The Guardian?
It is usually shelved as Romantic Suspense.
How long is The Guardian?
The median edition has 400 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Guardian?
Readers who like it often enjoy Chill Factor, Angels Fall and Blue Dahlia.
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