Rating: Summary: Never give up Review: A really touching love story that goes beyond illness, death and time.
Rating: Summary: Cry me a river, literally. Review: I can see why this was on the NY Bestseller list for as long as it was. It's beautifully written for Sparks' first book, and is one of my favorites. It's terribly sad though, so keep a box of tissues handy. I would say if you're a fan of Sparks and haven't read this one yet, it is definitely worth your time.
Rating: Summary: The Notebook Review: This was one of the most contrived plots I've ever read. My bookclub picked this book and A Bend in the Road. Both books were so predictable. I won't read another Nicholas Sparks again.
Rating: Summary: <<>> Review: "The Notebook vividly paints a true picture of love."
Rating: Summary: Poorly written sap Review: Sentiment is a good thing, and even when a story gets a little sappy, a good writer can make it into a thing of beauty. THE NOTEBOOK, unfortunately, was not blessed with a particularly good writer. The plot is very thin, the "suspense" is not suspenceful, and the writing itself...ouch. Sparks has quite a following, but his work isn't even good enough to be considered escape reading; it's too full of distracting bad grammar, etc, etc. If you must read it, get this one from the library.
Rating: Summary: My favorite book Review: This is the most powerful love story I have ever read. From the moment I picked it up I could't put it down until I was finished. I told all of my friends about it, they read it, loved it. I will never forget this book and the emotion of the life like characters.
Rating: Summary: The ending spoils it Review: I read this book after reading the author's other romance 'A Walk to Remember', and I was a tad disappointed.First, let me tell you that I am a 24-year-old male, not your typical romance reader. Yet, I always like a romance that pulls hard at my heart strings, but 'The Notebook' just didn't do it for me. Don't get me wrong. The story is beautiful, the telling even more so. I would give an arm and a leg to be in love the way Noah and Allison were. I love poetry, and it was my very first true love who introduced me to that beautiful world of words. Then I had to be away from her, in a different country, in a different continent, for a long time. And I did try to go back and find her, and I did succeed. The relit flame, though, was soon put out by a cruel wind. So, yes, the story does appeal to me very deeply. Yet, there's something missing. I didn't cry much. But worst of all, the ending was a major let down. I don't want to spoil it for you by telling you what the ending is, but I can tell you that it is quite disappointing. It really does spoil the mood. Overall, the book is a good read if you are in the mood for an old fashioned tale of love, parting, re-union, agony and bliss. If the ending was different, I would have given it 5 stars.
Rating: Summary: Excellent read!! Review: This has got to be one of the best books I have ever read. I can see Paul Newman and his wife doing this as a movie. I read it in one sitting and then gave it to my mom. I have hope this story could really happen and it will really warm your heart.
Rating: Summary: Wow .. Will blow you away Review: Nicholas Sparks weaves a wonderful tale in this book of powerful, everlasting love. It is so romantic !! I loved it, and couldn't put it down. The end was so touching !
Rating: Summary: Love Everlasting Review: This was an absolutely beautiful story that shows that love can and will transcend all time.....separated for years these two young lovers rediscover each other right before it is too late. Then the "notebook" documents their special love and I defy anyone to read the last two chapters without weeping!!! A tragedy??? No, indeed not......a REAL love story....everlasting.....unexplainable.........unequaled.
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