The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

266 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Noah Calhoun reads aloud from a well-worn notebook. His audience is Allie, his much loved but now ailing wife. The story he is telling is their story.After their first fateful meeting ad teenagers, Noah and Allie spend a wonderful summer falling i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39,462 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 62%
hopeful 41%
reflective 32%
inspiring 29%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 6%
funny 5%
tense 4%
challenging 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 35%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.7

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