ryan1066's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-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? No
4.25
titanic's review against another edition
1.0
I felt empty when reading this book. It made me feel weird. There was no connection made, nothing made me cling to it. I closed it mid sentence and wasn't curious as to what would happen. I wasn't on the edge of my seat wondering who Allie would pick.
For me, this novel was just words. No emotions jumped out, nothing happened. It was just words on a piece of paper, and I hate that I feel this way about the book.
I don't understand why so many people have given Nicholas Sparks such a high standard of writing, this was my first book I've read of his and I wouldn't go and pick up another of his works, in fact, from the way he wrote this and the way I feel about his writing, I could honestly see myself avoiding his books. They scream empty. There is nothing there for me.
I liked the movie though...
For me, this novel was just words. No emotions jumped out, nothing happened. It was just words on a piece of paper, and I hate that I feel this way about the book.
I don't understand why so many people have given Nicholas Sparks such a high standard of writing, this was my first book I've read of his and I wouldn't go and pick up another of his works, in fact, from the way he wrote this and the way I feel about his writing, I could honestly see myself avoiding his books. They scream empty. There is nothing there for me.
I liked the movie though...
mahiee's review against another edition
2.0
I think it was too hyped up for me... It was cute and touching but I think I'm too disillusioned in love to really appreciate this book...
jackiesam's review against another edition
2.0
I like romance when it adds to a story but I hate romance for its own sake so I kind of knew I wouldnt love it, but I thought I'd give it a chance- I liked the parts where they were old, hated the rest of it.
mangoschneider's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
luckycrustacean's review against another edition
1.0
Maybe it's unfair of me to give this book a one-star review because I know I'm not the target audience, but I really thought the writing was bad. I literally never understood why the two main characters were in love, I just had to trust that they were. I love the movie and thought the book would be beautiful and it was not.
mirandapiorun's review against another edition
1.0
Quite honestly, I think everyone assumes that this book would be at least equal to the movie because, I mean, come on, its "the book". The book is always better than the movie. Unfortunately NOT today. MAJOR disappointment with this one. I could not even pull myself to finish. Awful.
If you have any brains you would not read this book for hours/days and just save your precious time watching the movie.
Never did I ever think I'd say the Movie was 100000x better than the book.
If you have any brains you would not read this book for hours/days and just save your precious time watching the movie.
Never did I ever think I'd say the Movie was 100000x better than the book.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
5 STARS
"Set amid the austere beauty of the North Carolina coast, The Notebook begins with the story of Noah Calhoun, a rural Southerner recently returned form the Second World War. Noah is restoring a plantation home to its former glory, and he is haunted by images of the beautiful girl he met fourteen years earlier, a girl he loved like no other. Unable to find her, yet unwilling to forget the summer they spent together, Noah is content to live with only memories...until she unexpectedly returns to his town to see him once again.
Like a puzzle within a puzzle, the story of Noah and Allie is just the beginning. As it unfolds, their tale miraculously becomes something different, with much higher stakes. The result is a deeply moving portrait of love itself, the tender moments and the fundamental changes that affect us all. It is a story of miracles and emotions that will stay with you forever." (From Amazon)
One of the best love stories I have read! It is a great easy read and one of those books I turn to for comfort.
"Set amid the austere beauty of the North Carolina coast, The Notebook begins with the story of Noah Calhoun, a rural Southerner recently returned form the Second World War. Noah is restoring a plantation home to its former glory, and he is haunted by images of the beautiful girl he met fourteen years earlier, a girl he loved like no other. Unable to find her, yet unwilling to forget the summer they spent together, Noah is content to live with only memories...until she unexpectedly returns to his town to see him once again.
Like a puzzle within a puzzle, the story of Noah and Allie is just the beginning. As it unfolds, their tale miraculously becomes something different, with much higher stakes. The result is a deeply moving portrait of love itself, the tender moments and the fundamental changes that affect us all. It is a story of miracles and emotions that will stay with you forever." (From Amazon)
One of the best love stories I have read! It is a great easy read and one of those books I turn to for comfort.
tizzyxlish23's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0