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Summary: A Souped-Up Bodice-Ripper
Review: This book is not much more than a souped-up trashy romance novel. The skeleton of the story line is really lovely, but the writing itself is almost intolerable. Most irritating is the regular, randomly-inserted tedium about Allie's cosmetic habits--trying on different dresses and examining herself in the mirror, finding shoes that match her dress perfectly, wishing she'd brought a mascara with her--what the heck is that all about? Are we expected to like and respect this woman more when we read about her fussing with herself? And what are we to make of a narrator who actually finds this important enough to write down? I didn't even find myself rooting for the couple. They were together for one summer, when they were children. So what? Don't we all have a first love that is sweet and passionate? But we don't allow those memories to dictate how we live our adult lives, do we? Stewing over them on a daily basis? Not allowing ourselves to fall in love again? That they fall in love again as adults I would find more a coincidence than an inevitability. The writing is at its best (which even then is not very good) in the scenes in the hospital. However I would have found these sweet scenes more touching if I had actually grown to respect the couple from reading about the development of their relationship. But I hadn't.
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Summary: Supremely moving
Review: I was in two minds about writing a review for this book and waited for 24 hours before going ahead. In one way,it makes you feel that such an all encompassing love is unachievable and that you just have a faint copy of the real thing and ,in another way,it made my throat really hurt with emotion that two people could have such a perfect union! Either way -it hurts!Don't read this right now if you're feeling emotionally vulnerable as you're going to cry for hours,either with joy or a sad ,lonely feeling!
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Summary: You Won't Be Able To Put It Down
Review: Want to know how good this book is? I started reading this book late in the evening and absolutely could not put it down! I finally closed the book at 3:00 a.m., with tears of joy streaming down my face, my body shaking with sobs of unadulterated joy. It's a beautiful read that has a beautiful way of touching your heart.
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Summary: Every womans dream love story!
Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK, and since I have read it have passed it on to many of my friends who also loved it. It's nice to be taken back to a day when true love was strong and meaningful. This is a one night read, I couldn't put it down. OUTSTANDING!
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Summary: The best love story ever
Review: I have never cried so hard when reading a book. Sparks is an excellent writer and gets you involved with all of the characters. This is a must read for anyone that likes a true love story.
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Summary: a must read!
Review: I read this one in the car on a road trip to Duluth Minnesota. It's a story of love, years of love that couldn't brake apart. This book is so full of passion, I really couldn't believe I was reading Sparks. I really enjoyed this book and was in tears at the end! A must read!!
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Summary: True love lasts a lifetime
Review: The relationship between the couple in this book was intense and heartfelt. The realities of life were intertwined with the blissfulness this couple felt for each other. The background on their history together was well written... but that is the case with all of the books written by this author. Nicholas Sparks really has a knack for romance. He makes the reader feel as though they are a part of the lives of the characters. Anyone who loves Nicholas Sparks will love this book. This book is very typical of all his work. I have read all of the books by this author. Although I am a Nicholas Sparks reader, his work is not 5 stars to me because he writes in a predictable fashion with not much challange to the reader. All in all, a much better book then a lot of the junk people try to push off the presses.
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Summary: A touching and moving story of REAL love
Review: I read this book in one night. About 221 pages. I stopped to cry and sob my eyes out at least 10 times while reading. It moved me unlike anything else I've read. It has pure heart and soul in each and every word, paragraph and chapter. I thank Nicholas Sparks for the cathartic experience this book as brought me. If everyone on this Earth found the love that Noah and Allie find and keep during their lives, the world would be a better place. I feel a lump to my throat just thinking about the book and writing this review. May all of you find the love that was described so beautifully in this book. :-)
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Summary: Love For a Lifetime
Review: I can't say enough how wonderful this book was. I have read A Walk to Remember, and liked that a lot...but this book... WOW! I am a huge romantic at heart and this really moved me. I read the book in one day. It's a nice fast read, but it's a tear-jerker! Have your tissues ready for this one. Keep in mind Nicholas Sparks wrote this story from his wife's grandparents experience. Love like this does exist! The romance was unbelievable! I was so happy reading this book, that I became Allie and wished I was her! She was a really lucky girl to have someone love her the way he did! The way he showed her, and described his love was truely amaizing- unlike anything I have ever seen or heard about! Any guy out there should read this, and show this type romance to their loved ones-if you want to keep her forever, this is the way to do it! Mr. Sparks, please keep writing your love stories! I will read them, as long as you keep writing them.
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Summary: amazing book!!!!!!!!
Review: definitely my favorite nicholas sparks book (i have also read a walk to remember and the rescue). it is such an amazingly sweet love story. some do not care for spark's style but i think he is an excellent writer that really touches the hearts of readers. this book is incredible!!!!!! READ IT =)
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