The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

Nicholas Sparks

9 hours, 37 minutes • 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 91%
sad 66%
hopeful 32%
reflective 19%
tense 16%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.68

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