The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

The Guardian

Nicholas Sparks

fiction contemporary romance mysterious medium-paced

400 pages | first published 2003

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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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Summary of 3956 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
tense 65%
mysterious 57%
dark 52%
sad 42%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 15%
challenging 13%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.92

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