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
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
ines_santos13's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
5.0
No words.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and 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
bitterseason's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Bullying, Cancer, Death, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Sexism, Vomit, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
krisi444's review against another edition
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death
lizziertaft'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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Bullying, Medical trauma, Death, and Cancer
so_lel_'s review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness
elianahanstater's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Minor: Miscarriage