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Summary: ONE OF HIS BEST
Review: I was hesitant to read this book after reading some of the reviews, man am I glad I gave Mr. Sparks a chance. I am a huge fan of his early work. Yes, I have been a little disappointed with some of his more recent work but with The Wedding he has returned to his roots--a pure romantic. I loved how they incorporated the character from The Notebook. This book made me cry and made my heart ache (in a good way). I would put it down on my lunch break at work to compose myself then would pick it right back up to finish. It was just a love story for the hopeless romantic in all of us. It is a quick read and very enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to his fans. It is one of his best in my opinion.
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Summary: Sweet. Maybe a little toooo sweet
Review: Allie and Noah had a daughter, Jane, who is married to an attorney. Allie has died, but Noah spends an inordinate amount of time thinking she's been reincarnated as a swami, with whom Noah - understandably - has a relationship. Noah's son-in-law, believing the spark has gone from his marriage, improbably seeks Noah's advice on how to woo Jane back. Designed to tug at readers' heartstrings, The Wedding had a touch too much syrup for my taste.
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Summary: Another Winner from Nicholas Sparks
Review: The essence of THE WEDDING, Nicholas Sparks's latest novel of self-discovery and self-redemption, is that a man can consciously effect change in himself. THE WEDDING is the story of attorney Wilson Lewis, the son-in-law of Noah and Allie Calhoun, the well-remembered couple made famous in Sparks's debut novel THE NOTEBOOK. Throughout THE WEDDING, Sparks refers to the relationship that endears his readers to the Calhouns. Wilson questions his own ability to romance his wife Jane when he completely forgets their twenty-ninth anniversary. For the next year, he plans an occasion she will never forget.When Wilson and Jane's daughter Anna comes home with the news that she is to marry, Wilson finds the vehicle to effect his own plans for a renewal of the lost emotion in his own marriage. Anna requests a simple, quick wedding, but Jane rejects this. A compromise is reached to have the ceremony the following weekend, but it will not be the "go-to-the-courthouse, justice-of-the-peace" type ceremony that Anna had first outlined. With her husband's assistance, Jane helps Anna carry out plans for a small family-and-friends celebration. Sparks effectively uses flashback techniques to keep the story line moving toward Anna's wedding day, the climax of the weeklong activities. Throughout, Wilson remembers his first date, first kiss, courtship, wedding and marriage with Jane. The realization that their relationship has changed, and not for the better, gives him the impetus to make changes in himself. Anna's wedding is the catalyst for effecting that transformation. Wilson's close friendship with Noah, now widowed, is the undercurrent for the emotion he needs to move forward in his plans for a better marriage. Noah is a gentleman, now living in a retirement center. His and Allie's home remains in the family but is uninhabited. Noah spends his time at Creekside with food outstretched to a white swan that glides across the pool for his daily attention. The act gives him purpose, after Alzheimer's disease has taken Allie from him. Wilson is the recipient of his wisdom in the unfolding story. Wilson becomes involved in Anna's wedding plans when he suggests that Noah's house be the chosen site. He arranges for the renovation and restoration of the interior as well as the rose garden, accomplished in a short week. He romances Jane as well during this time, becoming the family "chef" when her days are filled with shopping. One wonders how Wilson can attend to his own business during the frenetic days following Anna's wedding announcement. But THE WEDDING is a story of renewed efforts to make a man's personal life better. Sparks has the ability to tell a simple story with rich emotion and give his readers a sense of fulfillment. --- Reviewed by Judy Gigstad
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Summary: Good but not great...
Review: As a huge fan of Nicolas Sparks i was excited to hear about him bringing back some of the characters from The Notebook,that part of the book was really good. This book was a true love story but not exactly his best work..I'm currently hooked on Kirk Martin books. Kirk Martin is a new author who has the same style as the OLD Nicolas Sparks..kirkmartinbooks.com you will be truly amazed at the stories he creates and the feeling they leave you with, wanting more and more....
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Summary: Not His Best
Review: I've been a fan of Nicholas Sparks for many years. This is not one of his best. The plot was just so-so and the characters uninteresting.
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Summary: The Magic Formula
Review: Nicholas Sparks captured the world's attention with The Notebook. It was an ambitious plot filled with sentiment that reminded one of the great love story, "Bridges of Madison County." Since that debut, each novelette has been a rapid repeat of the one before. The Wedding is a halfhearted attempt to tap into the popularity of The Notebook with the hope that it might act as a sequel until he can find yet another outlet for his Harlequin-style prose. One has to admire him...he knows from whence the money comes.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I loved this book! It is by far one of the best books I have read. I liked how Sparks put flashbacks in to show how Wilson and Jane first started out.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I loved this book. It is by far one of the best books I have read. I loved the ending the most, and I liked the flashbacks of Wilson and Jane when they were first starting out. I think people should read this book.
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Summary: don't give up just yet...
Review: Okay I admit that I was very disappointed when i started reading this book... too may flashbacks and the magnetism wasn't there. I am ususally unable to put down one of Nicholas Sparks' books, but with this one I had to urge myself to pick up once again. Enough said... keep reading... the destination is well worth its journey.
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Summary: Afraid I've Lost My Favorite Author
Review: Something seemed to happen after Nicholas became a bestselling author. I loved The Notebook and Message in A Bottle, even A Walk to Remember. But as time has progressed, his other novels have been spotty. There have been glimpses of creativity and superb storytelling, but for the most part his writing is now flat and uninspiring. Each new book seems to be merely a string of cliches, and I can't believe his editors let him get away with some of the awkward sentences and horrid lines. I'm sorry, but it seems like he is content to churn out novel after novel, like he is taking his readers for granted and not giving his best. I used to overlook the holes in the stories, the contrived plots and predictable endings because I liked his simplicity and the emotion he tapped into, but now it just seems like an old, uninspired formula. And I'm truly sad because I fear I have now lost one of my favorite authors. At the same time, I think he should feel ashamed because he has an incredibly loyal fan base who anxiously await each new novel with his name on the cover, spent their hard earned money on his books...but then open them up and find that the magic is gone. It's very sad.
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