Love Comes Softly

By: Janette Oke

Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

When it was first published in 1979, this novel introduced inspirational fiction to people hungry for well-told stories based on Christian values. Since then, over a million copies have been sold, and it has been made into a popular Hallmark movie. Janette Oke has won the Christy Award, the Gold Medallion, and scores of other awards. Generations of fans have laughed and cried over this story of Marty and Clark, two grieving people thrown together by necessity who find unexpected love as they work together as a family.

©1989 Janette Oke (P)1989 Recorded Books, LLC

narrator is bad

the story is very good however the narrator is constantly swallowing and licking her lips. it is very distracting and hard to pay attention to.

Wholesome treat

It’s a well paced story that keeps your attention.
The narrator is okay except her constant overly dramatic wetting of her mouth. It takes away from the story and she does it often.

I Love it

This was a amazing book! I loved it so much. I wish this realy happened in real life!

Inspirational book

Truly enjoyed the book. Could’ve been much much better with a different narrator. The narrator sound old, and the main female character was young.

Never fails to disappoint

What did you love best about Love Comes Softly?

I have read this story countless times and now will listen to it no doubt countless times. Such a heartwarming story of how love heals.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Awesome book AND narration.

Although I loved this in high school, I wept so much more now that I'm in my 50s. Life experience helps you understand and appreciate things at a deeper level, I guess. I thought the narrator's voice and speed were both perfect for this book.

True devotion to God and love

What made the experience of listening to Love Comes Softly the most enjoyable?

Knowing that the man in the story would remain honorable throughout and abide by God's laws and his new wife's wishes.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Love Comes Softly?

When Marty realized she loved Clark.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Used a more youthful sounding voice because Marty is a very young woman.

Who was the most memorable character of Love Comes Softly and why?

Marty because you could sense her growing as person in many ways and her discovery that God does take care of her even when she thinks He's not. But I found Clark just as fascinating because he was steadfast in his word to Marty about the train back to her home and his desire to secure a mother for Missy.

Any additional comments?

I am now listening to part 2 of the story Love's Enduring Journey and I can't wait to find out what happens next.

Very sweet and tender story

Really loved this story. Some different than the movie and quite enjoyable. I did like Missy’s age and interaction in the movie, especially when she first called Marty Momma. A real tearjerker. Had everything and really liked the narration. Recommend to everyone.

Loves this book, but narration… not so much

This book series was one of my favorites as a kid, and I was super excited to find the first 3 free to audible plus members! Still love the book, but the narrator is an older lady and I think it was produced a while ago because you can hear her swallowing and drinking in between chapters. I understand that’s normal when you’re reading out loud, but I’ve never actually heard it while listening to an audiobook and it kind of threw me off…

Love this story

I read this book a long time ago. This story was well done and I have enjoyed it as if for the first time. Thank you!