abulmahn's review against another edition
2.0
All I have to say is "I don't know what to say"
I think Sparks took his outline for the Notebook and The Last Song, changed around a few names, made the characters a little older, and added kids. Two teenagers in love, girl is popular and boy is not, broken up by their families because they were different and the boy had a troubled path, fast forward a couple years, the two meet back in town, the mother gives some wise advice and criticizes her past mistakes, and girl cheats on her husband and sleeps with her old lover. This is as far as I could read because I could basically predict the entire plot from the first couple of pages.
I think Sparks took his outline for the Notebook and The Last Song, changed around a few names, made the characters a little older, and added kids. Two teenagers in love, girl is popular and boy is not, broken up by their families because they were different and the boy had a troubled path, fast forward a couple years, the two meet back in town, the mother gives some wise advice and criticizes her past mistakes, and girl cheats on her husband and sleeps with her old lover. This is as far as I could read because I could basically predict the entire plot from the first couple of pages.
alexafale's review against another edition
sad
slow-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? N/A
2.5
cnweeks's review against another edition
3.0
I watch the movie before I read the book, liked the movie better
stayinyoursky's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book so much. but seriously TEAR JERKER
daphney's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
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
somarostam's review against another edition
4.0
If you have been following my blog for a while, you would know that I am a HUGE fan of Nicholas Sparks. Before I started this blog, I had read "A Walk to Remember" and "A Bend In The Road", so I don't have reviews for them. I have also read "At First Sight", which you can find my review here. I love his books, the way the make me feel is exceptional, and this book was no exception.
Teenagers, Dawson and Amanda fell in love in the summer of 1984. But they were different. Way different. Amanda was a Collier, one of the royal families in town and expectations rose high for her.. Dawson was a Cole, a family famous for its criminal record, people expected him to be behind bards and have an empty future. They found comfort in each other and they were able to escape the cruel world. But at the end of the senior years, circumstances tear them apart.
Now, twenty-five years later, they go back home to their mutual friend's funeral. When they meet again, they can't deny the spark that is still there. None of them has lived the life they imagined. Dawson should have died a couple of times, but fate always brings him back. Amanda is stuck in a marriage with an alcoholic. Will this weekend change their lives? Find out the power of love in this striking new novel, by the ever talented author, Nicholas Sparks..
I loved this book. It was a great love story, just like Nicholas's author books.. He is a very talented author. I love the way he makes me cry in all his books. There was something bugging me in this novel, I don't think I can pinpoint it. Maybe it was the "ghost" aspect of Dawson's life. You don't know what I am talking about, but once you read the novel, you will.
This is a very enjoyable, romantic read. That left me crying. I will definitely read any books Nicholas Sparks writes. Recommended to fans of romance!
Teenagers, Dawson and Amanda fell in love in the summer of 1984. But they were different. Way different. Amanda was a Collier, one of the royal families in town and expectations rose high for her.. Dawson was a Cole, a family famous for its criminal record, people expected him to be behind bards and have an empty future. They found comfort in each other and they were able to escape the cruel world. But at the end of the senior years, circumstances tear them apart.
Now, twenty-five years later, they go back home to their mutual friend's funeral. When they meet again, they can't deny the spark that is still there. None of them has lived the life they imagined. Dawson should have died a couple of times, but fate always brings him back. Amanda is stuck in a marriage with an alcoholic. Will this weekend change their lives? Find out the power of love in this striking new novel, by the ever talented author, Nicholas Sparks..
I loved this book. It was a great love story, just like Nicholas's author books.. He is a very talented author. I love the way he makes me cry in all his books. There was something bugging me in this novel, I don't think I can pinpoint it. Maybe it was the "ghost" aspect of Dawson's life. You don't know what I am talking about, but once you read the novel, you will.
This is a very enjoyable, romantic read. That left me crying. I will definitely read any books Nicholas Sparks writes. Recommended to fans of romance!
wendie7's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed the story, but the ending way way too predictable
virginiad37's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
2.5
I’m so sorry but this book was not it for me. It took me forever to finish. I didn’t find the characters interesting or the plot.
It wasn’t a terrible story just could have been better.
Also although the ending made me cry I feel like there could have been a better ending
It wasn’t a terrible story just could have been better.
Also although the ending made me cry I feel like there could have been a better ending
planningwithgrammy's review against another edition
3.0
Typical Nicholas Sparks ending. Otherwise it was a good read. But left me feeling frustrated.