The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

The Guardian

Nicholas Sparks

492 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance mysterious medium-paced

Description

After her husband's death, a young widow with a faithful Great Dane must decide between two men -- but as new love blossoms, jealousy turns deadly in this suspenseful New York Times bestseller.Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,320 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
dark 51%
sad 42%
hopeful 17%
challenging 13%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 31% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.94

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