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Summary: Not Worth Your Time Or Money
Review: I enjoyed The Notebook by Mr.Sparks and was thrilled to see the release of his latest work. I headed over to the bookstore quickly to pick up a copy, but was taken aback by the size of the novel. Of course Mr.Sparks isnt known for his 'lengthy' novels, nor his ability to be a truly great literary writer. But I still bought the book anyways, in hopes that the plot would greatly outweigh the size. I was dead wrong. I had never been more sickened and blatantly depressed in my life...until after I read this novel! I pictured the the book to identify with the audience of Sparks genre...adults. But instead the book was based around two high school students. If I would have wanted to read a book like that, I surely would have gone to the teen romance aisle of the store! Also, this plot is just depressing. With so much bad in the world today, I was hoping that Sparks would put a refreshing ending onto the novel...something with a positive message and something that uplifts everyone. But I was wrong...I would have much rather read a novel with a happy ending, not this depressing excuse for a romance. I also feel like Sparks doesnt care what his readers think...to me it seems as if he is churning out anything, just to make a buck of us, the readers. Mr.Sparks is not a literary writer and his novels show that. Truly great authors have much diversity and are able to sustain themselves in writing many different types of novels...but Sparks has yet to deviate from the theme of the Notebook! And this is his third novel! I may be wrong, but this wasnt a romance novel at all...it was a poor attempt to make money. I might consider reading Mr.Sparks next novel...after it is in the library!
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Summary: Nicholas Sparks has done it again!
Review: After reading both The Notebook and Message in a Bottle with such enthusiasm, I couldn't wait for A Walk in the Park. Sparks does a terrfic job of getting your full attention and keeping it til the very and at that point wanting more, more, more! It was a more touching story of first loves than the previous 2 that were deeply detailed with loves thoughts and actions. I can't wait for the next
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Summary: Keeps well with how Sparks writes, yet a big moral surprise!
Review: I very much enjoyed reading Spark's most recent. It keeps well with what he has written previously, but what a big moral surprise for a best selling, secular book. It reads like a Christian novel. Is the author making a statement? I found myself asking "What will Americans think of this book?" (assuming, of course, that most American's are less interested in spiritual matters.)
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Summary: It's reading that makes you feel good.
Review: The words flow from the page and bring warmth to your mind. Wonderfully written story about a boy and girl who find each other at the right time. The lessons that they learn from each other bring them into maturity and teach them about being a good person in life and what is truly important in life.
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Summary: Disappointing -
Review: I read Mr. Sparks first two books and thought they were beautiful. I especially cried at the end of "The Notebook". I cried so hard, I couldn't see the words on the pages. "A Walk to Remember" was a real disappointment. Sounded so much like "Love Story." If this had been his first book, I don't think it would have been published. A few passages were good, but not many. Because of his other books, I knew how it would end. Hope his next is better.
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Summary: Definitely not as good as Notebook and Message
Review: I loved the two previous books by Sparks and could not wait for this book to come out. As I was on page 80, I was still waiting for the magic of the story to hit me as the other two stories did already reading page 2. It never came. It was a nice story, but not what I expected from a writer who wrote such beautiful stories as Notebook and Message. I am definitely disappointed. Please Nicolas, we need more romance, this was more like a nice children's story.
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Summary: Nick, where has your charm gone???
Review: I am a sucker for good romantic stories - however, A Walk to Remember is a disappointing third book by Sparks. The characters are shallow and the story is so predictable (if you have read the first two Sparks' novels). The lines are repeated time and time again to bring out the readers' emotions and none of the sentiments touched me deeply ... I'm sorry to say that the book was written to popularize tissue papers. Sparks tried to please the readers too much that he lost the charm that he had so deeply in "The Notebook". Please Nicholas, bring back your charm from "The Notebook" and stop trying to please the readers ... The Notebook is the best of his novels so far.
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Summary: the last 60 pages made the entire book worth reading
Review: I have read all of Nicholas Sparks' books. I have enjoyed all of them, so I was very hopeful and excited about this book. The first couple of paragraphs caught my attention, but then the story got somewhat dull. Just when I thought the pace of the story would never speed up, the plot exploded with suprises and heart-wrenching details. I absolutely adored the ending, which left a question in your mind to what really happened to Jamie. The book definitely gave my heart a good 2 hours of warmth. An easy read.
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Summary: A great, quick read
Review: I have finally found the author that writes my kind of novel! I bought it the day it came out in the stores, and I am waiting for the next! I love Nicholas Sparks' stories of innocent, pure love and heartbreak. He tells the stories beautifully and with so much emotion. I began reading one Saturday and finished "Walk" later the same day! I could not put it down! I became so involved with the characters that I could not refrain from sobbing through the second half of the book. It was an incredibly beautiful, moving tale.For those that complain about Sparks' novels not being realistic, guess what? It's not! That's why it's called Fiction! Most people read fiction novels to "get away" for awhile and be entertained, not scientifically informed and educated. If you want science, read non-fiction because Nicholas Sparks' fabulous love stories are not for you. But I truly think it expands the mind and opens the heart to read such tales of true love.
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Summary: Nicholas Sparks touched my heart once again.
Review: I guess I am a sentimental fool, but I loved this latest from Nicholas Sparks. He has a way of touching the very heart and soul of his characters and readers. Married young, a product of the 50's, I was exceptionally taken by his descriptions of the pain felt by the rather outcast Jamie - everyone has met one of these girls. I have been lucky enough to be married to my high school sweetheart for 43 years and I could feel every emotion with every line written. I read all types of books - not romances exclusively - but Nicholas Sparks is a must read in my house. No f-word, no degradation of characters, just good, clean emotions. Thanks again to this really special author.
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