Ann Patchett’s Whistler is available on Audible as a 10 hrs 44 mins unabridged audiobook, narrated by Ann Patchett.
Publisher’s 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.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Ann Patchett
- Length: 10 hrs 44 mins
- Publisher: Harper
- Release year: 2026
- Audible category: Literature & Fiction / Genre Fiction / Family Life
Listener Ratings
Whistler holds an average listener rating of 4.6/5 from 7655 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.6/5
- Story: 4.6/5
- 5-star ratings: 74% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “Another Outstanding Ann Patchett Offering. “
I loved everything about this book. The characters are drawn so perfectly, it feels like we have known them all our lives. The relationships twist and turn as they do in real life (one of Patchett trademark’s). The plot pulls us in and compels us to keep listening. The literary vehicle of a therapist to help spin the alternative interpretations is genius. But I expect nothing less from Patchett.
While I normally am not a fan of author narrated books, here it is perfection.
This one ranks right up with Bel Canto, State of Wonder and Commonwealth.
Bravo.— Regina, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “LOVE, LOVE, LOVE”
It was a wonderful book for me, via Audible. I initially was hesitant, when I learned the author was the narrator of the book; however, Ms. Patchett has a very comforting voice and did this book its rightful due by actually being the narrator too. Very pleasing book that I finished in a couple days. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!— JKW, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Great story!”
The characters are complicated, real people and the author weaves an interesting tale. I recommend this book.— Auntyem, Audible listener
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