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Summary: Great book...You can't put it down!
Review: This was an amazing love story with a thrilling twist! I found myself stealing any minute I could to continue reading. I didn't want to put this book down. I'm a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks' books.
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Summary: like no other love story
Review: All you Sparks fans out there, this book was one hell of a thriller. The Guardian, unlike the other books Sparks have written, is not just your every day love story. Sparks uses both a taste of sugar and spice that makes this book so unbelievable. You finish up not knowing whether to be frightened, joyful, or sad. This book touches every aspect of your emotions.
I found this book to be an emotional story of true love and obsession. Twenty-nine year old Julie Barenson lost her husband four years ago when he died of brain tumor. He left her two precious and surprising gifts- a dog named Singer and his promise to her that he¡¦ll always be there watching over her. Sparks carries on the story with Julie beginning her life, and taking a risk in love once again. Even though the story is a bit slow and ¡§draggy¡¨ at first, it speeds up as you get deeper into the story. In The Guardian, what I loved the most was the unexpected changes and turning points throughout the story. The desire for the reader to keep on reading was what attracted me the most. Julie was caught between two different, however both, perfect guys. There was the rich, handsome Richard Franklin and the considerate, cute Mike Harris. Julie begins to see a dark and mysterious side in both Richard¡¦s past and personality. Bit by bit, Julie falls in love with Mike thinking this is the happily ever ending. However, situations get out of hand, leading the story to fall into a complicated shocking conflict of jealousy and fear.
Once you pick up this book, it¡¦s hard to set it down. There are times when you are lost in the romance of Julie and Mike. Other times you feel as if your heart is going to burst with fear because of Richard¡¦s sudden attacks of possessiveness. I strongly recommend this book to both Sparks lovers and someone who¡¦s just looking for a unforgettable read.
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Summary: Woe is me
Review: This was my first (and trust me, last) Sparks effort. My wife said I'd like this one; it was different and suspenseful. Well, to say the plot and characters were trite is putting it mildly. This has been done a million times before and a thousand times better. I literally was filling in the next line, the next scene, what was around the corner,etc., in my mind before even getting there. If you've never read a single "suspense" book before, you may get a little something out of this. Otherwise it's a wilted parsley sprig when you're looking for a T-bone steak.
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Summary: The romance part was great the thriller part so/so
Review: I loved the book. The only reason why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was because I think Sparks needs work in writing the thriller part. Though it did leave me in suspense at a lot of parts, a lot of other parts were so predictable. The love story between Mike and Julie was so beautiful. I really loved reading about how they fell in love. I think this book could use a sequel. About what happens with Mike and Julie together. That would be great.
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Summary: My Favorite
Review: I felt that the Guardian was one of my favorite novels written by Nicholas. Maybe it was the dog, or the tremendous love story that plotted against my eyes. I feel that every Spark lover should get out to read this book.
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Summary: The Darker Side of Love
Review: I was surprised by this book, probably more than most who read it. I had read "The Notebook" and "The Wedding" back to back before picking up this one. I was so disappointed by the previous two that it took me several months before I could even look at this Nicholas Sparks gem. I'm glad that I have read it. The characters are phenomenal and the story line is suspenseful, without getting the love story lost in the intrigue.I think Nick is on to something here. Perhaps his next book should be along the same vein or in another arena he has never tried before.
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Summary: an ok read, nothing great
Review: I didn't care for the stereotype small town Southern folk...the ditzy young floozy Andrea; the salon owner who's name even was old fashioned ;the male cop-dumb jerk. They seemed so cornball-ish. Even bachelor Mike's awkwardness when around Julie and also on his first dates with her were corny to read. The characters just seemed so contrived and too stereotypical.
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Summary: Excellent! Suspense like you wouldn't believe!
Review: This is the first suspense novel from Nicholas Sparks and he did a fantastic job with it. The characters are so real and the plot keeps you turning the pages till the end. If you've never read Nicholas Sparks --- READ THIS BOOK! You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Nicholas Sparks does it again!
Review: The Guardian is a fictional book, a mystery, but at the same time a love story. It takes place in present time in the United States. The theme of the book is love, danger, and dealing with the loss of a spouse. It is about a women, Julie, who has lost her husband at a young age. He leaves her with a puppy, named Singer to watch over her. She feels like she is ready to start dating again and when she starts looking she finds a man named Richard but there is also Mike Harris, her husband's best friend. Soon, when Julie finally thinks she's happy, strange things start happening to her and she realizes if she doesn't take action soon, she will pay the ultimate price- her life. I loved everything about this book. It was most definitely a page turner, especially toward the end. I usually read the most before I go to bed. One night, I started reading around ten, and I literally could not put it down! I read a little over 200 pages, and I didn't stop reading until 3 a.m. when my mom finally came in and told me I had to go to bed because I had to get up in another two hours. The book put me through a lot of emotions as it went on, I was excited, happy, mad, scared and sad. Even though "The Guardian" is a fictional book, it deals with real situations. It made me more aware of some dangerous things that could happen in real life, to real people. Most people think "this could never happen to me", but this book shows it can.
I think that this book targets many different types of people. Some people like action books, some like romance, but this books satisfies both wants and ties them together very well. The two elements in the story were perfectly balanced, and the way he paced the story, I never lost the slightest bit of interest. I enjoyed the novel and would definitely recommend it, I couldn't ask for more in a book.
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Summary: Read on the plane on my honeymoon!
Review: Well, I was in Australia at Lizard Island Resort in the Great Barrier Reef and I was badly sunburned. My husband and I checked out the resort's library where everyone could donate or borrow books and I found a copy of this one! I really enjoyed this book and had a tough time putting it down when I had time to read. Sparks grabbed my attention in the beginning of the book with a very sad beginning and the mention of a dog coming into the story. In typical fashion, it becomes a love story. There is a handsome stranger and a guy who was her husband's best friend. We all wonder who she will choose. This book was different than Spark's others as one of the suitors is not as trustworthy as he seems and our heroine and her hero get wrapped up in a bit of a mystery. I thought it was a captivating novel. I wanted to see where the story would lead from the beginnning. I would highly recommend this book....I don't feel like it has the more typical tragic ending Spark's books often have....but definately worth reading!
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