A Walk to Remember

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Summary: Too-easy read
Review: I enjoyed Nicholas Sparks' first book - I found it romantic with an unpredictable outcome. Unfortunately, he has discovered a new formula, which disallows genuine emotion from the reader since the plot is so pedestrian. This read like a plot from a radio series in the 40's. It was vaguely entertaining on an elemental level, but not at all thought-provoking. I'm surprised the plot stayed with me long enough to write this review.

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Summary: It moved me...
Review: A Walk to Remember has a message that is impossible to miss. It has a sweet simplicity that is lacking in other books. I am a high school teacher, and the way the main characters are written identifies completely with teenagers then and now. It was a novel that teenagers should read to see that if they succumb to peer pressure, they can miss life's sweetest moments. Landon followed his heart and his conscience, and consequently, found love, life's true meaning, and shaped the man he was to become. He learned his lesson in life young. Kids today think they are invincible and have all the time in the world. This book showed that time is of the essence and they should seize each day and savor every moment of it. I truly loved this book. It moved me.

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Summary: An Escape
Review: This book is an escape into that past with a roller coaster of emotions that doens't allow you to stop the ride. In a world less complicated and pure, compared to today, this book makes you think about what is truly important in life. Not all of the money in the world, not the popularity, but love unselfish and unconditional. If you want to escape from the grind, then this is the book to read, but beware, you will cry. And if you have that special someone in your life that you haven't figured out how to express you feelings, buy them this book and they will know exactly what they mean to you.

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Summary: Too boring to bother with.
Review: Fortunately, compared to others who rated this book likewise, I didn't spend a cent for my copy, and I'm glad I didn't waste my money. It came free with a book club offer. The plot is simplistic and predictable, the characters, even for the fifties (my generation), are unbelievable and the writing style is that of an eighth grader. Although a Christian and one who appreciates a well written work of wholesome literature, I did not shed a tear as a result of reading this title. I sincerely doubt Mr. Sparks would get a passing grade in a college level composition course if he turned in this kind of work. As far as I'm concerned, this book is a real "sleeper." I am astounded at the number of people who give it a five-star rating. For my money, I'll stick to Jane Austen, the Brontes, Charles Dickens and others of the classics genre -- authors who've stood the test of time and have given their readers something to sink their literary teeth into.

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Summary: A Walk to Remember
Review: This was the best book I think I have ever read. I read Mr. Sparks' other two books but this was by far the best. The simple, honest story was great. I don't want to say anything about the characters or the story because it will give the ending away. This is a book that should be pulled off the shelf and read with no other information. I feel it is a must read for all high school students. In fact I gave it to my 11 year old daughter to start on. It has so many good lessons to learn. It just makes my heart feel good to just think about it.

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Summary: MEMORIES
Review: THIS WAS THE FIRST BOOK OF THIS AUTHORS I HAVE READ. IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME AFTER MY 16 YEAR OLD SONS GIRLFRIEND DIE OF LEUKEMIA THIS YEAR. I WAS SO PLEASED WITH THE WAY THE AUTHOR HANDLED IT AS A LOVE STORY AND NOT A STORY ABOUT DEATH. NEEDLESS TO SAY I SHED MANY TEARS WHILE READING THE BOOK. I HAVE PUT IT AWAY TO KEEP FOR MY SON AND HOPE WHEN HIS PAIN IS NOT SO NEW HE WILL READ IT. OUR "JAMIE" DIED 4 WEEKS INTO CHEMO AFTER RELAPSING. THIS BOOK LET ME SEE WHAT OUR LIVES WOULD HAVE BEEN HAD SHE LINGERED FOR A LENGTHY TIME. IT ALSO LET ME INVISION WHAT OUR WEDDING MAY HAVE BEEN LIKE HAD SHE HAVE LIVED LONGER. THE EMOTIONS THIS AUTHOR HAD HIS CHARACTERS EXEMPLIFY WERE VERY ACCURATE BASED ON OUR LIVES THE LAST YEAR. I WILL DEFINITELY READ HIS OTHER BOOKS

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Summary: A Book To Remember
Review: It's true what the prologue says..first you will laugh then you will cry. I read this book in five hours, I couldn't put it down, by the time I got to the last page I couldn't read it because my vision was blurred with all my tears. This is a book you will never forget.

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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: A Walk to Remember has to be one of the best books that I've ever read. I read it in only one sitting, I couldn't put it down. I want to believe that Jamie did make it, but I'm not so sure. I highly recommend this book to anyone. Nicholas Sparks, when will your next book be out?

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Summary: AWESOME AND UPLIFTING!
Review: I myself am not an avid reader, but after my sister in law gave me this book, you can be sure I cannot wait to read the notebook, and message in a bottle! Ater going through cancer myself last year, it once again made me realize how short life really can be, and to cherish every minute we have..The ending was so sad, but that is life, but it makes you again realize that we all could learn alot from Landon, and Jamie, and not to ever put someone down for their exterior looks,because if you look deep within, everyone has something special to offer us all!

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Summary: Touching - so simple
Review: I was so saddened by this book in a wonderful way. I think how simple life must have been when controlled by the heart - not computers, video games and so on. I think this was such a well written story that I felt the pain and yet also felt the dedication and committment that was in both hearts as they grew and experienced so many things. In a way it makes me feel I really missed out on something by not being a part of the slower paced people - before all of this modernism. I loved this book and because I read it will now try to slow down and totally enjoy, soak in and appreciate much more of what goes on around me.