The Notebook

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Summary: Heartwarming-an inspiration to all who have true loves..
Review: Reading this book made me realize how much my husband and family mean to me. They are my life and without that kind of love & warmth-your life is not complete. I thank Nichols Sparks for this book of love, hope & joy.

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Summary: It took my heart and captured my soul.
Review: As I read this book I found myself lost in another time. I found myself looking at my husband with Allie's eyes. I have known since the day that we met when we were fifteen that I would love him forever. And oh how I wanted them to be together. I can only hope that when we grow old we will do it with such grace and love as they did. Anyone who has ever loved needs this book! It took my breath away!

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Summary: knock , knock . Louder !!!
Review: On my head for reading a story like this, of a man just came back from world war II but he stir the water to make sure the powders were dissolved , and a woman who cried for the sun rise !! this story is so poor it took advantage of Alzheimer .. and reading it is no charity !

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Summary: A GREAT BOOK FOR A BOOK CLUB TO DISCUSS!!
Review: NICHOLAS SPARKS HAS PROVIDED A GREAT RANGE OF DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR OUR BOOKCLUB IN COUNTRY WESTERN AUSTRALIA TO TALK ABOUT. I THINK IT'S THE TYPE OF BOOK WHICH WILL ATTRACT A 'ROMANTIC' AUDIENCE WHO HAVE A DESIRE TO ATTAIN THE SIMPLEST, MOST BASIC OF BIRTH RITES - TO BE LOVED AND TO LOVE. IF ONLY LIFE WERE AS SIMPLE AS THIS, IF PEOPLE TOOK A LEAF OUT OF THE ALLIE AND NOAHS 'BOOK' THINGS IN OUR WORLD WOULD HOW THEY SHOULD BE - WITH LITTLE OR NO DIVORCE. I ENJOYED THE MESSAGES THEAT NICHOLAS SPARKS SENDS TO HIS READERS AND THE WAY HE CHOOSES TO SEND THEM - IN A SIMPLISTIC AND EASY TO READ MANNER. WELL DONE NICHOLAS.

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Summary: Please explain this undeserved phenomenon to me.
Review: I'm still agog after the reading experience of The Notebook. I believe it's still on the bestseller list and it made the number one spot on some magazine's (ok, so it was Glamour) reader-submitted list of the top-ten love stories of all time. Topping Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice no less. Even the number two spot-- Bridges over Madison County--was a mildly diverting read.

This debut effort is the most simplistic, hackneyed, uninvolving novel I've ever read. Cognizant of all the hooplaa, I kept waiting for the story to get better. It never did and I was glad when I turned the last page.

I see from the reviews that four stars is the average score. Here's a one-star to balance out such undeserved approbation. Of course, Sparks is laughing all the way to the bank over his literary coup.

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Summary: wonderful!!!
Review: I read this book and loved so much, that I reccomeneded it to my mother - who does not have time to read - she absolutely loved it too and finished it within hours. I cannot tell enough people about it. All of my friends are waiting for their turns! Anybody with a heart - even a little one - will thoroughly enjoy "The Notebook".

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Summary: Just in the Nick of Time
Review: I don't read as often as I would like, and I most certainly have never offered my opinions in the form of a book review. But I could not resist sharing my thoughts on Nicholas Sparks' "The Notebook".

For a southern country boy like myself, the setting could not have been more perfect, making it easy to identify with the charming subtleties of rural life. The detail is sufficiently descriptive, idyllic and romantic but not overpowering or distracting. The author remains true to his task of writing a love story, capturing the essence of what we all would like to have in our lives - the once-in-a-lifetime love that endures forever.

As I'm sure many others would say, I draw many parallels between the characters and my own life. Even the details - Noah's deep, musical voice, his love of nature, the strong work ethic and easy-going style are traits that describe me, so I especially became drawn into the story. I, too, have met the one woman, very artistic and full of life, that I dream of spending the rest of my life with, yet there remains a chasm between us. I only hope I don't have to wait 14 years for her!

As corny as it sounds, I am inspired by Sparks to keep alive my true feelings for the most beautiful woman I've ever met. Yes, I'm an idealist, but you realists out there need us!

I devoured the book in one evening and the same night penned a poem which I SHALL one day share with my true love.

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Summary: it is the most powerful book on love I have ever read
Review: it's the type of book where you can read in one night. It is hard to put down and once you're done reading it, you have to go back and read the last paragraph again. Sparks wrote such a beautiful book, one of the best writers of our time.

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Summary: I keep a copy with me at all times to read parts of it!
Review: I loved this book! As soon as I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It was so realistic and probable. The beauty in the words that the man wrote sang to my heart. I've recommended this book - no, more like demanded- that all my friends read this book. It is now probably one of my favorite love stories.

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Summary: Good love story.
Review: The actual story was good, but was lacking in details. Would have liked more explanation on some issues. Not bad for his first novel. Will read the next one.