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Summary: [Poorly Written]
Review: I will admit that the beginning and end of this book may work pretty well in rousing some emotions, but everything inbetween is tripe. Most of it is so cliche that I actually rolled my eyes and groaned out loud. The descriptive passages throughout the middle section the book were very unimaginative and timeworn. They actually made my eyes hurt. After struggling to get to the end (which was pretty good) I couldn't supress the thought that two very different writers worked on this book. The idea behind the story was good, but too bad the author didn't hone his writing skills better before tackling it. I would never classify this as literature. It's just too poortly written.
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Summary: True Love Does exist!!
Review: I read this book in one day. I just had to find out what happened to Noah and Allie. This is the first book to ever make me cry. In a world of broken hearts and relationships ending so quickly, The Notebook reminds us of the power of true love. Two people who are in love are never really separated. This is Nicholas Sparks' greatest book!!
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Summary: My Favorite Book!
Review: This is my absolutely favorite book. By far the best of all his novels. Hard to believe it was written by a man and not a woman. The story is touching. A true love story. Be sure to keep the tissues handy. I give this book to my friends as gifts because I want to share it with them. Everyone I have recommended this book to has thanked me for recommending it to them. I know you will just love it!
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Summary: The Notebook
Review: I have read every Nicholas Sparks book and this is absolutely my favorite! I read it in one sitting and since then, have read it about 9 times! This story reveals what true love is. It will make you smile and cry, and compel you to read it one more time after you just finished.
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Summary: Took me by surprise
Review: I have to say no book has surprised me as this one did. The switch in the story was just fantastic. It made it quite unique. I thought it was a work of art. Reading this book has brought me to buy every book Sparks has written and I will continue to do so. I have not seen an author as talented and inspiring as Sparks in a long time. He has brought out my desire to write again. I would recommend that anyone out there pick up every book Sparks has wrote. They are all masterpieces. And in some way or another will touch your heart.
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Summary: Filled my heart with emotion
Review: Having a grandmother with Alzheimer's, I was deeply touched to discover the love story that unfolds in this work. I now have a perspective I might otherwise have never gotten on what it must be like to love someone and watch them waste away. And, over that, the tremendous love story of their whole lives before that makes the book very rich and quite unforgettable. I have given my copy to friends to borrow and read. I typically only read non-fiction; this restored my interest in a good fiction novel!
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Summary: Great storyteller
Review: I love the way Nicholas Sparks tells his stories. He has an amazing way of pulling you into the lives of the people he is writing about so that you feel like everything is happening to you. I never cry at movies or books but this book was so touching that I had to stop reading it at work because I kept getting teary-eyed (The same thing happened when I read "The Rescue", also by Sparks).
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Summary: Heartwarming!
Review: Very few books touch me enough to make me cry but this one really touched me emotionally. This is a great book!!
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Summary: THE POWER OF LOVE!
Review: As a rule, I am not a fan of romance novels but how could anyone resist the beautiful writing of Nicholas Sparks. Some may call "Message in a Bottle" and "The Notebook" a little on the "sentimental sappy side" but the message contained in both these books is unforgettable. Sparks has a writing style which is unbelievably pure and refreshing. He has that rare ability of making the reader feel raw emotion, as if the reader where actually a part of the story.It is often said, we find only one true love in our lifetime and when that happens, it lasts for all eternity. In this novel, the youthful love of Noah and Allie outstands the test of time. Though the couple go their separate ways, they are reunited in later years but only after Allie becomes engaged to a successful lawyer by the name of Lon. With sparks of love still flaring, Allie listens to her head, rather than her heart and returns to Lon. Their time together is brief and she finally tells Lon of her feelings for Noah. Lon, with heavy heart, accepts her decision to return to Noah. Noah and Allie marry and spend 49 beautiful years together before tragedy strikes. Growing old and with failing health, Noah and Allie must both come to terms with life-threatening illnesses. This is a story of amazing love and the power love has to overcome all obstacles. "The Notebook" is based on the story of Nicholas Sparks' wife's parents. The book will bring tears to your eyes, and warmth to your heart as this incredible story proves that the power of love, and fate, can truly conquer all life's trials and tribulations.
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Summary: Honey-Flavored Love Story
Review: Such passion,unrelenting devotion,and sweetness in the face of cold hard tragedy--life is always tragic eventually. I see people in the rehab hospital like that--spouses carrying little sacks of special things to their darlings. No wonder THE NOTEBOOK is popular. And I have loved like that. How comforting, how inspiring to listen to the story of another's complete love for a spouse who for one reason or another is losing time.Jane Riley, author of SOLOMON'S PORCH, THE STORY OF BEN AND ROSE
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