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Summary: Artificial-superficial
Review: I just read Message in a Bottle and I am a little embarrassed to admit it. All I can say is how did it ever get published? How did it ever get made into a movie? Nicholas Sparks is by far the most Artificial and Superficial writer I have read to date. The story is somewhat interesting but, it is like the ingredients to a gourmet dinner left in the hands of an employee of McDonalds. He leaves us gasping in amazement at the vacant emotion and contrived sentimentality. If you want Romance and great writing read Mother of Pearl by Melinda Haynes and Four Letters Of Love by Niall Williams. You will wish you never read anything by Nicolas Sparks...
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Summary: Sadder than a "Love Story"
Review: I've read every book that Sparks has written and by far this is his saddest, best piece. No wonder why they made it into a movie. You will feel like you know the characters, so their story touches you even more than you can imagine. Like all of his books, I could not put it down until I was done. This is a MUST READ, especially if you need a good cry!
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Summary: Tearjerker!
Review: I had to read this book before the movie, and I wasn't disappointed. This book goes into the details that the movie didn't. It had me at the end crying when the letters were being read. A good book to read on a rainy day, cuddled up on the sofa in front of a fire.
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Summary: what an amazing read!
Review: This book stirred my emotions no end, a romantic, yet not cheesy story about love that is true and very believable. Both of the main characters are easy to become attatched to, drawing you close into the story and making you feel you are there with them!This real love still exists and Sparks writes in such an amazing fashion that his own relationships must be very special. I must say that this man is a romantic and it is a truely beautiful story that you won't want to put down and end.Thanks for a great read!
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Summary: Heart felt
Review: I have to admit that I watched the movie before I read the book. I actually decided to read it because in most cases, the book is better than the movie and I was hoping that this would be the case. To my suprise, I didn't really have a preference after experiencing both. I do recommend both reading and watching the movie since each has it's own beauty in the development of the plot - of course each has its own weaknesses and strengths, but I do definately recommend this book to those who believe that romance is still a thing of the present. It was very easy to get wrapped up into the story and I actually found myself staying up until 5 in the morning to finish the book. So to those of you who are actually going to take my advice, happy reading!!
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Summary: Message in a Bottle
Review: Nicholas Sparks' novel, Message in a Bottle, marks a triumphant accomplishment for romantic fantacism in the present, fast-paced world. Sparks' depiction of real-life romance with a twist of fantasy is wonderfully written through his character's feelings, as well as thoughts. This novel is written in third person omniscient; this allows the reader to feel like the character. The way in which Sparks uses his power of narration to pull the reader into the book, allowing the reader feel how the characters feels is magnificent. The details portrayed by Sparks, in the novel, are meticulously written, allowing a perfect, accurate, painted picture to wallow in the readers mind; thus resulting in a rush for more information. Once you find yourself wanting more details the book will never be put down. One of the most important detailed devices Sparks uses is flashbacks. Garrett, a main character, draws himself as a dream man through his undying, passionate love for his late wife Catherine; which Sparks tells through flashbacks. Garrett is written to be a dynamic character. We fall in love with him in the beginning of the novel because he cannot forget about Catherine. Toward the end Garrett is forced to change in order to keep his new love interest, Theresa, which makes you love him all over again. Moreover, these changes come as a result of a conflict Garrett held within himself. Garrett's profile hits home for many people. The struggle Garrett has to forget his past and look at the future allows many readers to relate to Garrett. The fact that Garrett conquers himself may give people hope to win their own battles. Theresa and Garrett's passionate love affair will have every woman wishing it were she. The good news is this passion does not seem impossible. The realistic writing used by Sparks leads you to believe he could be talking about your neighbor. The two main characters are seemingly not fictional. Theresa is a thirty-something year old woman, divorced, and working with a twelve-year-old son. Garrett is a laid-back widower with a dive shop and a love for sailing. In essence Message in a Bottle is a page turner story with a romance everyone wants and characters we can relate to and care for as if they were our friends due to Sparks' outstanding elements of detail in character profiles, flashbacks, and other literary technique.
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Summary: very charming but weak
Review: I think the main character, Garret and Theresa are both charming but weak as an adult. That is the very weak point of this love story. They are like a couple of a fairly land. They can fight to make up each other's fault but they don't even try. The last scene looks very beautiful but isn't real.
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Summary: I watched the movie first
Review: Message In a Bottle is one of few books I've read in a long time, and I thought it was wonderful. I truly love the way the book let's you savor each moment slowly, letting it sink in. The movie was good too, but the book lets you go deeper, and you fall in love with the relationship between the two in a better sense. It's a yummy, yet tragical story. The first half of the book didn't quite get my attention, but towards the middle and beyond, it started to sail smoothly.
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Summary: HEARTFELT AND EMOTIONAL
Review: THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK BY NICHOLAS SPARKS THAT I HAVE EVER READ. THIS BOOK MAKES YOU FEEL EVERY EMOTION IMAGINABLE.MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE IS A WONDERFUL BOOK JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR TISSUES HANDY. THE END IS A REAL TEAR JERKER.WHICH I LIKED. IT WAS SUCH AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER THAT I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO LOVES A GREAT ROMANCE BOOK. I WILL BE READING MR. SPARKS OTHER BOOKS. THANK YOU NICHOLAS SPARKS.
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Summary: The story is a heartbreaking tale of love and understanding
Review: How many of you have got a chance to read this novel or watch the movie made of this story? Well, I strongly recommend the movie. When you have read the book and then watch the movie, you will see images of what you just have read. The story about Theresa and Garret brings out a big deal of hidden emotions of the person reading it. You will find yourself crying and asking if the love you have in life is significantly compared to this love story. You must own the book and watch the movie to see how your heart will ache with their pain as well as with the pain of your own.
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