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Summary: familiar plot
Review: This book was extremely elementary. One can figure out how it is going to end during the first few pages. I read it anyway hoping it would improve. It didn't. There haven't been many good books this summer and this fits that category.
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Summary: Heartwarming Romance and Light Suspense
Review: Sparks writes a book that is a little different than his others. This one combines suspense and romance and does so somewhat suscessfully. I really enjoyed the romance between Julie and Mike but thought it needed a little more development. The female point of view in the developing romance seemed to be lacking, while Mike's point of view was made clear and relatable. I would have liked to see what their relationship developed into considering the time taken to build it. The suspenseful aspect of the story that really doesn't get started until the end of the book did move a little slow but was 'nice' in that it did not include any profanity or extreme gruesomeness. The ending was OK, but could have been better if the original Julie/Mike romance was tied in more thoroughly. Overall, it was hard to put down and provided enjoyable reading. I recommend reading Sparks books for the element of romance in his books that relate to real life!
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Summary: The Guardian
Review: I loved this book. I am a big fan of Nicholas Sparks and thought this was a great read. It started off a little slow but once I got further into the book I really enjoyed it. I thought it was great that the dog seemed to have human qualities. Some of the story was a little predictable but still well worth it.
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Summary: LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! PAGE TURNER
Review: This the first book I've read by him and I enjoyed every second of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nicholas Sparks is a wonderful author and
I can't wait to get more books written by him
COULD NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Great Summer Read
Review: Take this book with you to the beach or set yourself up on your deck or porch. Pour yourself some nice cold lemonade or iced tea and maybe some sugar cookies. Relax and enjoy. The Guardian is the perfect summer book. It's not too challenging with just enough romance and suspense to hold the reader's interest. I got lost in the characters and the setting. I couldn't put it down and was sorry when the end came. For me, that's the mark of a good summer read. When I read Nights in Rodanthe, I remember thinking how nice it would be for Sparks to write a book with a happy ending. While this wasn't 100% happy, it certainly was more satisfying than some of his other endings! So, yes, get this one and enjoy!
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Summary: Awesome and Amazing!
Review: I thought this book was unbelievable! I couldn't put it down for 3 days, although my sister read it in one day. I thought this was just about one of the best books I've read and think that it would make a great movie just like many other books by Sparks. I found my self in all differnt emotions during the book, and by the end I was bawling my eyes out! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a true Sparks fan!
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I don't know what those other people where talking about. Did they read the same book that I did? By chance a couple of years ago I picked up a paperback novel titled The Notebook at my local (book store). Little did I know how much I would enjoy Sparks' writing. Every single one of his books have made me cry and I wouldn't have it any other way. Maybe you need to have had or be in a serious relationship filled with all the love and companionship that is possible. I identify with his writing about the feelings the characters have for each other. I am also an animal lover and love the way he made Singer a character. Sometimes your animals do the most amazing things that you never thought possible. I love this book and any other by Sparks. I buy every new book of his as soon as it comes out. If you're any kind of a romantic at all, I recommend all of his novels.
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Summary: Yes, "The Guardian" was predictable, but it was still great!
Review: I know people call his novels predictable (and they are), but I don't care. I love it when I can exclaim "I knew it". It doesn't take away one iota of the enjoyment I feel when reading or listening to one of his novels. Say what you will....I love Nicholas Sparks!
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Summary: Predictable!
Review: I have read all of Nicholas Sparks' other novels and used to enjoy them but this one was so elementary that I don't know know if I can read another sappy story set in a snall North Carolina town with the same predictable, albeit sad, ending. His first novels were a new voice but now it seems so overused. If you read his 2 page "acknowledgements" you know where he gets the names for all of his charaters - I know that it is nice to feature friends and family but use some creativity now and then. The book was slow, the chacters so one-dimensional - even the dog was annoying. I canceled my order for the next Nicholas Spark novel, I can't stomach another love/death story.
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Summary: Wonderful, Exciting, All you expect from Sparks and more
Review: Nicholas Sparks is a wonderful writer. The Guardian is one of my favorite Sparks books. This one still has the wonderful love story that Nicholas Sparks' fans expect, but it has some interesting suspense and action too. The book reads very quickly, and mostly that is because you won't be able to put it down. I read on his web site that he was trying to do something new with this book (adding the suspense and action), and he was able to do that very well. I think that his true fans will love this book. It is great for the beach, for the rain, and any time at all. This book is extraordinary and it will not dissapoint. Buy this one! Don't check it out from the libary because you will want to read it again next year.
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