Message in Bottle/ Unabridged

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Summary: a very good read...highly recommend it!
Review: "Message in a Bottle" is not the usual type of book I read; however, I picked it up because the title caught my attention and the idea that it was a "soon-to-be-released" movie appealed to me, also. I enjoyed the book very much and wanted to buy copies for all my friends to read! It surely is a tear-jerker. I found myself sobbing,locked in the bathroom so nobody could find me until I was presentable again! I'm looking forward to Mr. Sparks' next book.

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Summary: One star is too generous!
Review: I'm glad I read many of the customer reviews before penning my own. I was afraid I'd be the only person on the planet who thought this was the most trite, banal, boring, insipid pieces of writing I'd come across in years. Just confirms what I've believed for a long time - we've sunk to the LOWEST common denominator in taste. I would have put Teresa out of her misery by page 10! Aye, the dialogue! Only positive thing to come out of my reading this empty shell of a book was that I got to revive and polish my Evelyn Wood speedreading!

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Summary: Most Exciting Romance Novel I've Ever Read
Review: Mr. Sparks has done it for us again! Garrett and Theresa are a modern day "Romeo & Juliet." I felt everything they did through Spark's beautiful description. This book made me think about love and fate. I couldn't put it down and hated finishing it. Anyone who doesn't feel like crying during the last chapter is heartless. I would urge everyone to read this powerful novel!

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Summary: Great Book
Review: It took me 2 days to read this.I couldn't put it down. Same thing happened when I read "The Notebook". It's not your typical love story.The ending left me stunned. I really loved this book. I did have a hard time NOT picturing Kevin Costner as Garrett, Robin Wright-Penn as Theresa and Paul Newman as Jeb (a small role). Not that picturing Kevin Costner for any amount of time is a bad thing! I loved this book and am recommending it to EVERYONE!(I did cry and cry,so get ready)

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Summary: Thoughtful, tender and moving.
Review: I enjoyed this book very much except for the ending-it was just too sad. I think it sends the message that you need to appreciate what you have while you have it because you never know when you may lose it. I couldn't put the book down and now that I'm finished, I'm passing it along to a friend. The author knew what he was writing about: sailing, diving, weather. And the letters? He knows how to write the kind that every woman would love to get!

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Summary: original premise blown by implausible dialogue
Review: Starting out on the book, I was initially thrilled with all the possibilities that could happen as a result of the premise of the book. Boy, was I disappointed at the typical "romance" novel dialogue and story progression. I thought both Theresa and Garrett were unrealistic and one dimensional characters. The only person that left me with any sort of connection was Jeb. This was the 1st Nicholas Sparks novel I have read and it will be the last for awhile. I hope the movie is better!

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Summary: Dissappointing after the wonderful "Notebook"
Review: Easy to read, and tries hard to pull you in,but not really as emotional as you think it would be, and why did the hero have to die? Seems kind of contrived. did enjoy reading about Wilmington NC it is beautiful there as well as Cape Cod, maybe the movie will be better, Kevin Costner and Paul Newman are well cast,maybe the scriptwriters will infuse it w/more emotion, more like "The Notebook", which I highly reccommend

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Summary: A Realistic Look At The Unexpected Price Of Love.
Review: This book was easy to read and lose your in. It shows that it is never too late to find love and that love can be powerful and emotional. Not all love stories have a happy ending (just like in real life) and it was refreshing to have a book end with something other than "happily ever after". Nicholas Sparks did a wonderful job with both of his novels and I can't wait for the next one!!

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Summary: I read it from cover to cover, nonstop.
Review: I'm not one to read a book quickly. It takes me about 3 months to finish just a short novel. Message in a Bottle was an exception. I simply couldn't put it down. I read, and read, and read, and still couldn't read fast enough. I was finished in a matter of hours. The "message" captured my heart.

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Summary: Loving is one of the greatest gifts of all
Review: I have to say message in a bottle is one of the most compelling love storys I have ever read! This book takes you through the lives of 2 individauls, the power of love between them and the never ending heartache that is caused-. If you liked "the notebook" then I promise you that you will love "message in a bottle" -