The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

The Guardian

Nicholas Sparks

450 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance mysterious medium-paced

Description

Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died: a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,244 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
tense 63%
mysterious 60%
dark 53%
sad 41%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 14%
challenging 12%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 34% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.93

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