The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

268 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set amid the austere beauty of the North Carolina coast, The Notebook begins with the story of Noah Calhoun, a rural Southerner recently returned from the Second World War. Noah is restoring a plantation home to its former glory, and he is haunted...

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Moods

emotional 89%
sad 61%
hopeful 41%
reflective 32%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 24%
relaxing 11%
funny 6%
adventurous 4%
challenging 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 35%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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