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Summary: The Notebook
Review: Even big burly lineman like the Oakland Raider's Lincoln Kennedy have delved into Nicholas Sparks' books. This one in particular is a very touching story. It is well written and very descriptive of not only the landscape in which it is set but also of the feelings and thoughts that one has when they are either in love or have been in love. This is such a great story about love lost only to be found years later.
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Summary: A love story
Review: THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks is the love story of a man and a woman destined to be together. The novel starts with an old man reading out of a notebook, and the story he reads is his story. We meet Noah, a simple young man who falls in love with a girl who is visiting town for the summer, Allie Nelson. They have a brief yet intense romance. Their love was not meant to be, however. Allie's family comes from upper class southern roots, and they do not approve of her dating a man of Noah's background. The two are forced to separate and over the years they live out their lives, not knowing that they still loved each other.But as Noah had predicted, destiny brought them back together, and we meet the two again years later, with Allie engaged and about to be married to a highly successful lawyer (Lon), and Noah living alone in a house he had told Allie years ago he would fix up and restore. He lives alone, and still dreams of Allie. When Allie sees this house in the newspaper, she goes to find him on a whim. What happens between them after being reunited is what dreams are made of. The story in the notebook ends before the reader can know what really happened between Lon, Noah, and Allie. Did Allie stay true to her promise and marry Lon? Or did she choose Noah? The reader does not find this out til the last chapter. I found this book a very fast read. This is my second Nicholas Sparks book, and as with MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, I enjoyed THE NOTEBOOK very much. Both were tear jerkers. I really can't say which book I enjoyed better, but I will certainly read his other books. This book is a definite MUST READ for all those who love a good romance. I would not be surprised to see this book turned into a movie in the near future.
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Summary: A Magnificient Love Story
Review: The Notebook was a very interesting book. I enjoyed it tremendously and read it through very quickly. Noah and Allison grew up together in love with each other, but Noah was not of as high class as Allison and her family, so her parents banned her from seeing him. They still saw each other for a while until Allison had to move. Noah and Allison were heartbroken. Allison later got engaged to another man and when Noah found out about it, he was grief stricken. There was still a burning love inside of their hearts for each other, but they both tried to hide it. Noah dated other women, but all he could think about was Allison. He would do anything to see her again. Then, Noah found out that Allison was coming back into town. Her fiancé had to work nearby and so she wanted to go shopping in her hometown. Noah found out about this and caught up with Allison. She came over for dinner that night and they had a wonderful time. She kept trying to hide the feelings he had for her, but they just kept on surfacing. She would come over for days and stay with Noah and they would have tremendous amounts of fun. Allison's fiancé started to worry about her because he tried to call her numerous times and she wasn't at her hotel. He asked around and found out that she was seeing her old sweetheart, Noah. Allison's mother had been phoned by her fiancé asking if she had any idea where Allison was. She said she didn't know, but she knew in her heart that she was with Noah. She despised Noah and didn't feel that she should see him. Allison's mother showed up later at Noah's house to warn her that her fiancé was coming to see her at Noah's. She told her that she needed to make up her mind and choose who she wanted to be with because it wasn't fair to either one of them. Allison was an artist and had always dreamed of being one, but Noah was the only person who ever supported her dream. She had painted a picture for him and that was one of the main things that rekindled their lost love. Allison later decided that she was going to go back home and marry her fiancé, but later came back to Noah. He kept a notebook of all of their adventures together and later she got Alzheimer's disease. He read the notebook to her every day and sometimes she even remembered their love for each other. Noah had a very strong heart and never stopped loving Allison. Allison, on the other hand, was forced by her parents not to love Noah, but deep within she still loved him. Her parents were very bitter and hateful towards Noah because he was not of the same high class. I don't think that the author should change anything in this book; it was great. A strong burning love never dies out.
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Summary: A sappy and predictable story
Review: I expected this book to be engaging, but what I found was 2-dimensional characters and predictable outcomes. This book reminded me of a Harlequin romance. Save your money!
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Summary: A Spark that turns into a flame...
Review: I first encountered this book years ago, and have since read it again. Nicholas Sparks has produced several books since this one was published: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE (Kevin Costner played in the movie), A WALK TO REMEMBER, and THE RESCUE. The previous books hardly do this wonderful writer justice. THE NOTEBOOK is a well-crafted love story with a plethora of tender, heart-warming moments wrapped around a plot that captures your attention from page one. The story is simple: Noah Calhoun returns from the war, and begins restoring a plantation home. While restoring the house, Noah can't escape his feelings for a girl he loved sometime earlier: Allie Nelson. Noah is content to live without her, until she returns and the emotions of the past are slowly, bit by bit, uncovered. Allie and Noah must confront their past and their future, for a decision awaits Allie; a decision that will effect the rest of their lives and bring meaning to the mysterious Notebook. Like I mentioned eariler, Nicholas Sparks is a good writer, but his later efforts pale in comparison to this gem of a book. I have read THE NOTEBOOK many times, and will read it many more. It is a rare occurrence when you can read a book numerous times and still be amazed, and touched when you come to the last word on the last page; THE NOTEBOOK is the book. Hopefully, Nicholas Sparks will write another novel with the depth of THE NOTEBOOK, but until then I will be content with reading this book again and again.
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Summary: easy reading - nice story
Review: I have to recognize I read the book in two days. The story catches you and you cannot put the book down. You can almost feel what is happening to Allie, and worry about what desicion she will take, and feel sad about Noah... I've been reading more "serious" books latelt tough. Vietnam war, etc. and it seem a little too romantic for my taste. It is a book to entratain yourself a while, a romantic novel.
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Summary: True Love
Review: Such a wonderful storyof true love that lives through thick and thin, youth and maturity. What a heartwarming book. The setting of this story is so well written that mentally I could feel myself right there in the breeze in their meadow. I read A Walk To Remember also and it was a tremendously good book too. I highly reccommend this book. It's a great way to cap off a stressful day at work or being "mom" all day. You'll love it.
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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: A wonderful love story. Noah and Allie's love is something that was so real. I definitely would recommend this book. This was the first book I read from Nicholas Sparks, I was hooked.
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Summary: No Doubt, True Love
Review: This is an amazing love story that will leave you with the warmest fuzzies in your heart! It's unreal as to how many people this probably happens to in real life. I feel Sparks "caught" the real life drama in this novel. The characters were very well written, my heart really went out to Noah, it was if I felt I was listening to a love story being told by my own Grandfather. This is a must read book, especially if you love romances. Sparks once again does a great job. When you read this story, don't forget your box of tissue's! The ending really touched me.
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Summary: Nerver Ending Love
Review: This was one of Nicholas Sparks' best books even though i've only read two, both of which were tear jerkers. This one was a REAL tear jerker though. The way he expressed the love between the two people and how they never forgot about each other. Nicholas Sparks is one of the few authors that can create such a story that can make you feel like you know the characters. This story tells a story about a a well off family that doesn't want their daughter to fall in love with a man that, to them isn't good for her, but she already was in love with him.
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