Notebook, The Abridged

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Summary: A classic love story
Review: A touching love story. Very heartwarming, but at the same time, very, very sad! I spent the last half of the book crying! Sparks does a fine job playing with your emotions =)

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Summary: Not worth it
Review: This book has a horrible plot. If you are looking for a book that is cliche, and unorignal, then this is the book for you. The only positive aspect of this book is that it is an easy read.

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Summary: Lukewarm
Review: So far, I've read two of Sparks' novels - neither have impressed me. The author is very unimaginative with his plot and word choices. How he became so popular is beyond me. Within the first few chapters, any intelligent reader can dissect the rest of the book to figure out the ending, which is, by the way, unsurprising. I would only recommend this book to preteen girls - they might find some depth to the story.

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Summary: One of the sweetest love stories I've ever read
Review: I read this book a few years ago and saw the movie this past summer. Recently, I decided to take it off my bookshelf and read it again. I was astonished by how much the book moved me even after knowing the story so well. It's a truly beautiful and inspiring love story that shows love through the ages; not just young love as is often the case. I think that Nicholas Sparks is marvelous at description and you really get a "feel" of what he is saying. The story is beautiful and timeless, a great escape novel. If you are looking for reality, look elsewhere, but if you are looking for a great romance and a good cry, this is your book.