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Summary: True love triumphs
Review: This is a classic story of romance and true love, even over years and hurdles. I fell in love with Noah from the start, I could imagine sitting on his porch and smell the musky scent of his skin. I can only dream of a love like they shared and this book described the perfect storybook romance. When the story ended, I was sad to leave my new friends, but glad they had made the right decisions and followed their hearts.
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Summary: SHORT, SWEET AND MEMORABLE
Review: A co-worker put me onto this book. Responding to my inquiry during a happy hour conversation: "so, have you read anything interesting lately?" I don't think I ever read a "romance novel" before this one and if it had not been for my friend's follow up inquiries and the shortness of the book (plus she gave the book to me the following Monday), I would have missed out on a real treat.Now, I'm no expert on this kind of novel and I'm no great literary critic, but it was a great book. The part that got me most wasn't the classical love story of lovers from different sides of the track, falling in love, being seperated but finding each other in the end. This was well written and not too mushy. Except for his name - Noah, the male was a real "he-man". The most touching part of the book was how devoted Noah remained throughout his wife's illness, moving in with her, reading their story each and every day even though she had no recollection of him or their lovely life together. Anyone who has had to care for a sick spouse or parent will really relate to this part of the book. Anyone that has experinced Alzimers in a friend or loved one will be amazed at the depth of Noah's love. Unfortunately, it's not something seen very often in real life. It's a fast read, but very emotional even if you are not use to having your emotions stroked by a book. Thank you for evaluating this review!
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Summary: The Notebook
Review: The Notebook is a very sweet love story. I enjoyed seeing such unrequited love through a male narrator's eyes for once. His feelings for his love were beautiful and emotional. A lovely story that is sure to bring tears to the reader's eyes!
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Summary: Refreshing and Wholesome for Life Today
Review: Sparks is an incredibly writer who draws you into the story with simple emotions. This book has you holding onto treasured ones of the past without giving up the hope of the future with them. Further, it shows the value of true love now and forever. The best part is that while writing of the great times, Sparks brings the reality that life isn't always simple, that you must endure hardships as a part of life. He makes you appreciate what you have and value it forever. I have given this to all my friends and even those who don't read as a hobby have fallen in love with this book!
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Summary: Great premise, awkwardly presented
Review: Nicholas Sparks had a great idea: the reunion between lovers lost to each other until post World War II in North Carolina. A Sparks book seems to radiate a charm around it. The thing, though, that I didn't like too much about the book was the somewhat unrealistic air that was presented. Such a story was so lacking of passion. I suggest this book for most people, but not to the fraction of readers a bit more critical.
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Summary: A wow !
Review: If you are a romantic guy, it's a definite read. I don't normally read Romance, but I was hooked to every page. I'm very touched for the love of Noah for Allie. Guarantee tears will drop, have Kleenex ready. The lovers of words, how poetically described!--Nicholas Sparks himself a true novelist.
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Summary: Spark-ingly Sweet
Review: Nicholas Sparks' bailiwick is tender, tear-jerking tomes. And there is nothing wrong with that. Enjoying "Message In A Bottle" led me to this short and sweet love story. In this novel, we meet Noah Calhoun. A rugged scamp of a man who is still yearning for the past love of his life. Allie Nelson is now a socialite engaged to a wealthy attorney. Alas, she also craves her long ago romance with the boy that took her breath away. Sparks does a complete job of making a twist on an old plotline. Including conundrum victories and glimpses into aging human behavior. As I was pulled into these characters lives, the haunting song "Where've You Been" by Kathy Mattea, kept whirlpooling in my mind. So, if you are in the mood for action adventure, look elsewhere. If you want a simple, sweet, enduring love story.....grab your hankie and indulge. other reading suggestions: "The Last Valentine" by James Pratt Thank you for your interest & comments--CDS
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Summary: Best of Sparks
Review: I consider this the best of his three books thus far. I read it after Message in a Bottle and found it much better. I became emotionally attached with the story and the characters (a sign of a really great book), much more so that in his other books. This is a very touching story of love, really heartwarming.
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Summary: A story that pulled at my heart.
Review: A story about an amazing relationship that showed how love can even exist when you forget its there. I've dealt with Alzhimers in my family and the ability of Sparks to give this to his characters and still have the love story makes him an amazing author. Romance novels are usually tight little buddles of everything working out fine for enternity. Sparks' characters are shown as all too human, giving me faith once more in real life love. A must read!
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Summary: Only if You Have a Heart...
Review: I've read the good and bad reviews on this book and can only come to one conclusion: The people that don't like it are heartless or yet to fall in love. If you've ever loved you will be hooked, you can't help but be. The words are magical... and while the plot may seem too good to be true... it proves there is always hope. This is a story of hope and love and the meaning of life. If you hated it... I dare you to fall in love and then read it.
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