The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

Nicholas Sparks

304 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional medium-paced

Description

In this #1 New York Times bestselling novel of first love and second chances, former high school sweethearts confront the painful truths of their past to build a promising future -- together. "Everyone wanted to believe that endless love was poss...

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Moods

emotional 93%
sad 62%
hopeful 31%
reflective 15%
lighthearted 13%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
dark 5%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 18%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.66

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