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Summary: Something different from the more romantic Sparks.
Review: The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks is rather good, but it kind of has the twist like A Bend In The Road did. A lot of people I have told this novel about found the beginning to be slow, and things did not start to pick up until the middle of the book. The story goes around a widow named Julie, her husband died of cancer, and now she is alone, except for her dog Singer. She works in a hair salon, and is known around the town, her best friend Mike likes her a lot, but is afraid to come up to her and ask her out; he does not want to ruin a friendship with a relationship. Mike has known Julie for a long time, and have been friends for about five years. Then comes Richard, a handsome man from out of town who sweeps Julie off her feet. Now Mike is jealous, but he keeps his distance from Julie and Richard, and Richard has shown quite disquist with Mike, and Singer does not like Richard, since Singer does not like anyone who means harm to Julie or Mike. So as time goes by, Richard leaves town for some business, or so he says, then Mike makes his move. Soon, Julie and Mike are dating, Richard then comes back to town to discover the truth, at first he understands, then he gets VERY RUDE and dangerous with Julie.
Now as Julie discovers the truth about Richard, now her life is on the line and so are her friends! It gets better once you reach the end, and this is a MUST READ for anyone who like a good thriller with some romance in the middle. A great treat.
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Summary: Just Beautiful!!
Review: The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks is another gem! Not only does Sparks weave romance beautifully throughout, but also intrigue and mystery wonderfully captivate the reader, yet it is the intrigue, not the romance, which is the focus of the book.Readers will fall in love, with one of the main characters named Singer, who happens to be a dog! Get out your Kleenex, as this book is another tear producer! The Guardian will have you anticipating from chapter to chapter. I am continually amazed by Sparks' sensitivity shown with each of his characters as well as with the plot and this book is no exception. Sparks is another one of those authors whose books will fill you with hope and love.
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Summary: Not Great
Review: The first part of the book was slow and so predictable. The book picked up a bit in the middle thanks to a sharp-thinking policewoman. The ending wasn't enjoyable at all.
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Summary: Not his best...
Review: The Guardian is the first Sparks book which isn't purely a love story, and it's probably why I don't think it's one of his best. It's still a tear-jerker though, and had me crying even just in the prologue. However, the "suspense scenes" with Richard are somewhat lacking of spine-tingling substance. One thing to look forward to in this novel is "Singer". I'm sure all pet lovers will just fall in love with him. Despite everything, this book is still a must-read for the Sparks fan and for everyone who enjoys animals.
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Summary: A Page Turner
Review: This book definitally held my interest, but I can't say it had me on the edge of my seat. Sparks did a great job with the characters- they are easy to relate to and fun to become friends with. He wrapped it all up nice in the end, but I wasn't left feeling "wowed". It was easy to guess what was going to happen next. A good story overall however.
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Summary: Looking for something deper
Review: I still love Nicholas Sparks, I always will but I was hoping for something a little deeper with this one. I was hoping for something more like The Notebook or Shade of the Maple by Kirk Martin. Still, it is a good story well worth the time.
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Summary: Disapointed
Review: I have read all of Sparks books to this point. I must say that I was a little surprised at this one. Not his usual love story. It held my interest. But I was very disappointed with the ending. Not to give to much away....But the "Singer" ending was terrible. Then for Sparks to say in his Author's notes at the end of his novel that stories like Old Yeller, Where the red fern grows, To Dance with the White Dog were the inspiration for this novel made me laugh. He is NOT that good of a novelist. His books are good for a quick read...........that's all
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Summary: Sparks adds some suspense
Review: "The Guardian" tells the story of a young woman named Julie Barenson who is trying to recover from the death of her husband Jim 4 years ago. Her closest friend is her dog, Singer, who was given to Julie by her husband to be a companion to her. She is being romanced by two men, Richard, a handsome and charming engineer, and Mike, the down-to-earth mechanic who was her husband's best friend. When she chooses Mike as a steady date, Richard begins to act in a bizarre fashion and his actions frighten Julie. She and Mike have a hard time convincing police that Richard is a danger to them, and so the stalking behavior continues. There's not much doubt as to how this story will turn out, but it still makes for an entertaining read.
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Summary: Another great romance with a great twist!
Review: The Guardian is by far THE BEST NICHOLAS SPARKS NOVEL YET TO DATE! I say that with great sastification because not only does this novel have a good love story, but also a tale of how something can go wrong when you least expect it.
Julie is a widow whose husband, Jim died. Of course on Christmas, she receives a gift from her deceased husband, a dog who she names Singer. Now fast forward four years later, she is now ready to date again. But so far, no luck. So she runs into this nice guy named Richard. A successful businessman who's good looks and charms catch Julies eye. Then there is Mike, who is friends with Julie, and was friends with Julies husband Mike. They are very close to each other, but Mike loves her in a more passionate way, but when Richard gets into the picture, it kind of turns things sour with her and Mike. But then Julie does not like Richard because she feels that there is no spark there like she had with Jim, so she callss it off, and Mike then talks to her, and he asks her out, she said yes and she falls in love with Mike. But then Richard, who's leaves town to go to her mothers funeral finds out that it is over between her and Richard.
Then Richard's evil side comes out, and now he is stalking Julie and Mike, Richard is obessed with Julie, and will do anything to get rid of Mike, even murder! Now I am not going to spoil the ending because it just gets better and better, of course the book starts off slow, and it just gets harder to put down, but if you find the beginning boring, JUST KEEP READING IT, and you wont regret it.
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Summary: Good Story
Review: ISBN: 0446527793
Title: The Guardian
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Publisher: Warner Books
Julie Barenson is all of twenty five and already a widow. Months after her husband's death, a package arrives at her door, a puppy that will grow into a Great Dane and a note from her husband, he and the pup will watch over her.
Four years have passed, Singer is now full grown and Julie's constant companion, even sitting in a special corner at the Beauty Salon while Julie works. Julie decides that she is ready for a relationship, a new phase in her life.
Mike, Julie's forever friend, wants more than friendship with Julie and so does Richard, a new man in town. Suddenly unusual things occur and Julie fears for her life. Sparks once again creates a narrative sure to grab your attention and touch your soul, "The Guardian" another best-seller from Nicholas Sparks.
Beverly J Scott author of "Righteous Revenge" and "Ruth Fever." Reviewer for Intriguing Authors and Their Books at http://www.funeralassociates.com/authors.htm
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