chloecantspell331's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
4.5
Did not go the way I was expecting, but I loved it anyway! So sad but so good!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol and Medical content
isaarusilor's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage
andbrielle's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cancer, and Death
brytonmparker's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
ines_santos13's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
5.0
No words.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Cancer
tiffcutshall's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Have those tissues ready!
This story is so heartwarming yet gut wrenching at the same time!
Yes I’ve seen the movie and while it was a great modern adaptation, the book is so much better. This is the first Nicholas Sparks novel I’ve read and I’m just so sorry it’s taken me so long to read him.
He weaved a beautiful story and I could so easily picture everything unfolding in my mind. This is a great love story for the ages. The lessons given are timeless as is the love of Jamie and Landon. This is the type of love that I think most of us strive for. That selfless, never-ending kind of love.
This story is so heartwarming yet gut wrenching at the same time!
Yes I’ve seen the movie and while it was a great modern adaptation, the book is so much better. This is the first Nicholas Sparks novel I’ve read and I’m just so sorry it’s taken me so long to read him.
He weaved a beautiful story and I could so easily picture everything unfolding in my mind. This is a great love story for the ages. The lessons given are timeless as is the love of Jamie and Landon. This is the type of love that I think most of us strive for. That selfless, never-ending kind of love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
k_elliott's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
thegazillionthreader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
tbwhite23's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death
Minor: Grief
gemtrants's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer