kexploring's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alanabythebook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dereadergal's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful, romantic, well written book. Swept me off my feet and made me cry in the end.
bookash12's review against another edition
3.0
I love NSparks and this is my second time reading The Notebook. I enjoyed it much more 10+ years ago when I read it first. I could not get into it for some reason this time. Maybe because I already know the story.
I will never admit the movie is better than the book but I will say that I think I would have enjoyed the book more if it were told from either all Noah’s perspective with clips from Allie as flashbacks or as a dual POV.
Overall I do love the story and I know this one one of his first books written.. but for some reason I just struggled. It’s not one of my favorites of his but still a good story.
Kindle// last half audiobook// book club
I will never admit the movie is better than the book but I will say that I think I would have enjoyed the book more if it were told from either all Noah’s perspective with clips from Allie as flashbacks or as a dual POV.
Overall I do love the story and I know this one one of his first books written.. but for some reason I just struggled. It’s not one of my favorites of his but still a good story.
Kindle// last half audiobook// book club
brencasta's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hibarbie's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
movie was better. still this was cute and nicely written in some aspects.
unfortunately some scenes and dialogue drag on for longer than they need to.
unfortunately some scenes and dialogue drag on for longer than they need to.
bunny0523's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nitnya's review against another edition
3.0
a solid 3 stars. i personally think the movie created better chemistry between the characters and is more unhinged so it captures my interest but this is a cute book. i think the movie takes inspiration from this book but not fully accurate to this. i enjoyed the book though but i found it a little boring maybe? characters felt underdeveloped but overall fine