The Notebook

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Summary: A sweet and poetic waltz
Review: I picked up "The Notebook" on a whim. I'd heard good things about it, but it was only a hundred pages or so, it looked like it was worth checking out. I sat down and finished the book in a little over an hour. It is an extremely quick read, and you don't want to stop. The words flow seamlessly and the story pans out like a sweet and poetic waltz, which takes you off into never never land. While in the end, it wasn't very fufilling, and parts of it were farfetched, it served it's purpose and was an interesting read, never boring. I did wonder a couple of times about the time period, because it seemed that towards the beginning, Sparks forgot the story took place in the 40's...because the characters and their actions were so 90'sish. It's definitely worth your time and you probably won't regret reading it.

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Summary: This book is a waste of time to read.
Review: This book came highly recommended from a friend. I, however,don't think I have ever been so disappointed with a book, particularlygiven all the hype surrounding it... The plot was sappy, but I could have dealt with that had the writing been of at least a decent quality. It was not. He overdoes the detail, uses trite language and has no "flow" to his words and sentences... I would not recommend this book to anyone...

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Summary: The story really didn't go anywhere.
Review: I was disappointed in this book since I had heard good things about it. If you like love stories than maybe you would like this book. I found the story to be very lame and it never really took off. I did finish the book but I found myself thinking blah blah blah just get to the end of the story so I can start another book.

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Summary: I didn't enjoy this book
Review: I can't believe this book is a "phenomenal international best seller" I hated it, I only dragged myself through it because it was given to me by a friend. I thought it was totally corny, and thoroughly unbelieveable. Were we supposed to cry? Where??

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Summary: This book is a good story written in an exceptional manner.
Review: The way Nicholas Sparks constructed The Notebook adds to the emotional content of the story of a life-time love. Without this structure the novel would simply be a good love story, but instead he has created an way for readers to feel the emotions of those involved and not just hear their words.

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Summary: Love does conquer all.
Review: The impact of this novel is amazing. When one doubts that love conquers all, they need to pick up this book and read it. Mr. Sparks has written what we all wish for, a true love forever. I cried through most of the book and this is one book that I hoped would go on.

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Summary: very romantic book....
Review: that i loved . . . and think you will, too . . . some parts are very moving!

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Summary: A must read...
Review: I found the book touching and its message stayed with me for a long time. Sparks captures the essence of what is important in life.

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Summary: A True Romance
Review: I have never cried because of a book before, but Nicholas Sparks did it. The Notebook touched all my emotions so deeply and in such a short time. When I recommend this book to others (which I do often), I tell them it is a cross between Driving Miss Daisy and Bridges of Madision County, but much richer than both. Never in my wildest dream would I believe that my favorite romance book would be written by a man.

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Summary: Poor writing and totally predictable story line
Review: Awful. Silly. I can stand a predictable story line if the writing is good, but this was the pits. If this guy actually considers himself an author, then I'm Ernest Hemingway. I got the book as a gift. I may never forgive the friend that did this to me!!!!! This book is an insult!