The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

259 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Experience the unforgettable, heartbreaking love story set in post-World War II North Carolina about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart -- one of PBS's "Great American Reads".Every so often a love story so captures our hearts t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38,312 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 61%
hopeful 41%
reflective 32%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
challenging 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 34%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.7

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