Rating: Summary: This is the best book Nicholas Sparks has written to date! Review: I read this book in two hours. I live in North Carolina and know Beaufort well enough to see some of the sights in my head. This book is a keeper. I will be reading it again.
Rating: Summary: Better than "The Notebook"! Review: I have read all of Nicholas Sparks' books, and I have to say that this one is the best one of them all. Yes, it is even better than "The Notebook". Although the begnning was somewhat slow, the story picked up, and before I knew it, I was totaly engrossed in the love story of Landon and Jamie. And being the sentimental person that I am, the end of the book left me in tears. Sparks has improved so much as both a writer and a story teller. I am looking forward to his next book.
Rating: Summary: So sweet it makes your teeth hurt Review: This totally unrealistic coming of age love story was trite, poorly writen and lacking in character development. The plot was predictable. Within the first 30 pages, I had figured out the fate of all the major characters, and was absolutely on target. This is NOT a book for anyone who enjoys beautiful language, character development, in-depth psychology, or an intriging plot as all these elements are missing.It might be a suitable and safe book for a 12 - 14 year old - particularly a romantically inclined but unsophisticated young girl. Not worth the time for a mature reader.
Rating: Summary: First Love from a man's prospective Review: I don't believe that I had ever read a love story until I read "The Notebook". While Nicholas Sparks writes to all audiences, I especially like the male prospective that drove both "The Notebook" and now "A Walk to Remember". For everyone that had a special first love (as I remember some 28 years after High School), this book brings back a flood of memories both sad and beautiful. For those who thought this book is for teenagers, I am sorry that they don't have special memories of their youth. While some reviewers were disappointed with the literary value of the book, I encourage all readers to take the story for what it is, a heartfelt story of firt love and of becoming an adult. I couldn't put the book down and look forward to the next Nicholas Sparks novel. Thank you Mr. Sparks for reawakening my heart.
Rating: Summary: This will make you cry Review: I could not put this book down. I read it in one day becasue it is so good. I enjoy reading this authors books and this could be the best one. If you saw the movie Message in a Bottle and enjoyed it then go to the library or buy this book. It's that good.
Rating: Summary: excellent, quick read Review: Excellent book. A quick read. Thought provoking
Rating: Summary: Hurting yet beautiful Review: A very splendid book once again by nicholas sparks. you must buy his previous 2 and they are very bound to make you cry boxes of tissue away. this story is a bit different from the other 2 as this sounds more close to your heart.
Rating: Summary: Nicholas Sparks has done it again! Review: I loved A Walk To Remember, I could not put it down and read it in 4 hours. I did just what he warned me I would do, smile and then cry. I went to work telling everyone they had to read it, just as I did with Message In A Bottle and The Notebook. I don't think anyone can match his writting, a love story so true to life. All of his books are like this, things really happen in real life, like in his novels. I just wish I knew if she lived, my sister & I belive she did. Please Mr. Sparks hurry up with your next book. I hope all the characters live in this one though!
Rating: Summary: Exactly what I was looking for.... Review: I do not read very often.. in fact most books I read I never finish. This book was finished in a day and a half.. I simply could not put it down. I walked into a cheesy bookstore looking for a book to make me happy and sappy at the same time.. this book definitely delivers.. I recommend it to everyone who is either looking or wants to reminisce about their first love.
Rating: Summary: Love - romantic, familial, and spritual. Review: This is the first Nicholas Spark's book I have ever read so I don't know how it compares to his others. However, I did truly enjoy it. It made me think, feel, and remember what I all too often take for granted. It spoke of love - parental love, friendship, romantic love, and spirituality. My only disappointment was that the author might have better demonstrated Landon's love unfolding. It seemed to just spring upon you. Overall, though, he made me laugh and cry. It was an enjoyable opportunity that inspired me to appreciate life, love, and spirituality. For that I am grateful.
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