annacmccusker's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
kristinann's review
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Classic Nicholas Sparks boom- but with a good twist and leaves you with questions
ljdick119's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
katietotallybooked's review
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
While I enjoyed reading this Nicholas Sparks book, it kind of missed the mark for me a bit. It follows two point’s of view, Colby and Beverly. We know from the synopsis that the two timelines are going to connect but we don’t know how.
I did enjoy both points of view. I liked Colby’s character a lot. But I didn’t really buy his instant romance with Morgan, although I did like Morgan as a character and love interest. I was much more engaged by Beverly’s timeline. It had some mystery, it was quickly paced. It was more entertaining overall.
But how the timelines connected at the end kind of made me feel sick to my stomach. I didn’t really like it. I didn’t think it was a good portrayal or representation.
Then the epilogue was too unbelievable for me too.
So overall, I’m giving this book a 3 star rating because I liked it but I was kind of bothered by the 2nd half of the book. It’s certainly not in my top favourites of his books that I have read. Since it’s his newest release too, I’m not even sure where his writing & stories will go next. But I’m sure I’ll still add them to my tbr. 🤣
I did enjoy both points of view. I liked Colby’s character a lot. But I didn’t really buy his instant romance with Morgan, although I did like Morgan as a character and love interest. I was much more engaged by Beverly’s timeline. It had some mystery, it was quickly paced. It was more entertaining overall.
But how the timelines connected at the end kind of made me feel sick to my stomach. I didn’t really like it. I didn’t think it was a good portrayal or representation.
Then the epilogue was too unbelievable for me too.
So overall, I’m giving this book a 3 star rating because I liked it but I was kind of bothered by the 2nd half of the book. It’s certainly not in my top favourites of his books that I have read. Since it’s his newest release too, I’m not even sure where his writing & stories will go next. But I’m sure I’ll still add them to my tbr. 🤣
mrsbekahzraik's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
averybeilsteinn's review
4.0
SO GOOD. I was a little skeptical at first but once I got to the middle I couldn’t put it down
shauge8511's review
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
As with most Sparks books, I love the story…the plot is there. It’s interesting and intriguing. It was predictable, but I expect that and enjoy it. But with every new book, I feel there is more rambling in the writing. Repeating things, pointless details, etc. Thankfully the story was worth the read.