Nights in Rodanthe

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Summary: Been there, done that
Review: A few pages into this book it began to seem very familiar. Where had I heard this story? Why yes, it's The Bridges of Madison County with new names.

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Summary: Nights in Rodanthe Review
Review: After reading the latest Nicholas Spark's novel, Nights in Rodanthe, I was not disapointed. I ventured into the novel looking for a romantic love story, and that is exactly what I got. I do not feel that this was Spark's best work, but it is not worth passing up reading the novel. The age of the characters is shifted from his earlier works, to that of middle aged individuals, which people may find interesting. As always, I enjoyed the quick pace and recommend this great novel to all who are looking for romantic read.

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Summary: liked it better when it was called Bridges of Madison County
Review: Just an old story. I think Sparks got tired in writing this story. The book is shorter than most and i felt no connection to the characters. None of the characters were well defined. The story has been told before. I have never been disappointed with a Sparks novel, but this one did. I hope his next one returns to the wonderful work I am used to seeing.

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Summary: haunting
Review: Sparks beautiful and haunting tale of a brief but intense love affair between two middle aged strangers proves that it is better to have loved and lost... We are allowed to listen to The story of Adrienne and Paul as Adrienne relates it to her grieving daughter in order to restore her daughter's faith in love and humanity. This short but sweet story is definitely worth a few hours of your time.

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Summary: Predictable as a blonde joke
Review: I list A Walk to Remember as one of my favorites. Wept over Message in a Bottle. Kept my nose in The Notebook until the bitter end and recommended The Rescue to everyone I know. But this? Are we SURE is is by Nic Sparks? Could have fooled me. I could have written the next chapters as I went along. Maybe he just needs a break, b/c he has an amazing talent, and this wasn't worthy of him.

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Summary: I Loved It
Review: Really takes you there,very detailed and even tho its a common romance story it keeps you turning the pages.

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Summary: Lacks "Sparks"
Review: In my opinion, Nicholas Sparks was not up to his usual "spark" in his latest best seller, Nights in Rodanthe. It started out good and I was all prepared for a riveting page turner, burning the midnight oil with a box of tissues close at hand. However, after the first few chapters the story became predictable and was a somewhat boring read. Furthermore I couldn't get overly enthusiastic about any of the characters, and in my opinion the plot lacked depth and pathos. The story begins with Mom (Adrienne Wills), a sixty-year-old divorcee, consoling her daughter (Amanda). Amanda had recently lost her young husband in an untimely death and claims that Mom cannot possibly understand what she is going through. After all, her marriage was a failure and she never knew the meaning of real love. Mom finally tells all, revealing her fourteen year old secret short-lived romance with Dr. Paul Flanner, a fifty-four year old guest at an inn she was managing for a friend in Rodante, North Carolina...does this sound a tad familiar?? There are conflicts, of course, but not the obvious ones. Alas, but not even one tissue got put to use! On the bright side, Sparks descriptive text is in his usual excellent form. That in itself is a good reason to read the novel, but if I had to do it again, I'd save my money and buy the paperback or a used copy.

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Summary: Never Too Late
Review: Delightful reminder that we are never too late to change our lives and more importantly never too late to find love to enhance our lives.

I started this book as a time filler one day and could not put it down until I finished it. Quick reading but very satisfying reading!!

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Summary: Loved It!
Review: Anyone who likes Nicholas Sparks books will love this.I felt I knew the charactars,and I didnt want to put them away.Anyone who doesnt like this book then they really dont know Nicholas Sparks writing.Plain and simple if you have read his other books and liked them you'll love Nights In Rodanthe :)

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Summary: Overrated
Review: This book was a major snooze. I only felt compelled to finish it because I paid for it. The characters had no depth and I found I didn't really care what happened in the end, I just wanted it to be over!! And, worst of all writing sins, the ending was totally predictable.