Reviews with content warning for Death - I passi dell'amore

My rambled thoughts… (these are mainly just for myself to look back on)

I remember when I first read this years ago I had an issue with it, even same with the movie, and that is that he didn’t fall for her until the play after seeing her physical beauty. I know that’s not entirely true and he does really fall in love with her, but it was always the one thing that bothered me after the move and even moreso in the book. Reading it again, yeah, still kinda felt that way. But there is character growth regarding Landon at the very end and I do think the story it wrapped up beautifully. There are also several quotes in here I really like, including the iconic “promise not to fall in love with me” one.
The book overall is not a favorite and I do not like Landon most of the way, but I do love this story.

My Rating System

1 star: Hated it/major DNF
2 stars: Not my cup of tea
3 stars: I liked it
4 stars: I really liked it! I can see myself rereading this
5 stars: A NEW FAVORITE!

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tbwhite23's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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bitterseason's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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krisi444's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

“You have to promise that you won’t fall in love with me.”
4.7⭐

This is the second book that I've read by Nicholas Sparks and i can tell this man loves to write sad endings. I didn't expect Jamie to have leukemia. I love how even if she was dying she tried to be happy. Yk what's worse? Not 24 hours ago i finished a story where the main character also had cancer and died in the end. Now that's enough emotional damage for today.

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lizziertaft's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

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so_lel_'s review

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

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elianahanstater's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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

3.5

A really heartfelt, inspiring and emotional read. I wish it could have been longer so we could delve into the development of the characters even more and certain storylines. It did take quite a bit to get into the story though.

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itsmeyseniab's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Meh, another Nicholas Sparks book that I enjoyed the film adaptation more than the novel. I just didn't buy their love as much as I would've hoped :(

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