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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Cute simple and a non nonsense story, a easy read and unfortunately nothing more. Thoroughly romantic but easy going and lacking explosive passions and intense emotions.
read it and get it done with, It would leave you with a small sense of happiness.
read it and get it done with, It would leave you with a small sense of happiness.
I'm a big fan of Nicholas Sparks.
Even though I know his books are more than likely going to end in tragedy, I keep reading them because I feel satisfied.
I have to admit, I wasn't too thrilled when I started reading this book. I have read Dear John and gave Sparks his one military book. I support our troops, but it seemed weird for me to read another story from Sparks about the same time as Dear John. I was hesitant to continue reading.
Yet, I forged on, because Sparks has yet to disappoint me in delivering a good story.
In fact, when I added this book to my currently reading list, I saw another good reads member reviewed how they couldn't put this book down.
The first quarter of the book I wasn't enthralled. I'm not sure why, I guess because I was still fighting against the whole military storyline, but I pushed on and something happened.
I was hooked.
Once I truly got into the story, I finished reading the book in two days. Overall, I read the book in five days.
I guess my point is that you shouldn't judge a book from even the first quarter. Some books are just super slow to catch and reel. I had the same experience with [b:The Memory Keeper's Daughter|10441|The Memory Keeper's Daughter|Kim Edwards|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1266450174s/10441.jpg|2868431].
The way Sparks writes, these characters stand off the page as vivid entities. I truly disliked the "bad" guy and I felt my heart tug for the "good" guy.
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
Read July 2024
3.25/5 Stars
The Lucky One was a deep romance with some drama, love, and, well…kisses. Well-written and interesting — Nicholas Sparks created, once again, a pretty good novel.
Positive messages: 3/5
Being dishonest always leads down the wrong road. However, you can always tell the truth and when you do it may cause hurt at first, but it will be for the best. Don’t hide things from people you love. If someone really loves you, they will forgive you. Characters grow and mature throughout the novel and demonstrate some courageous acts.
Positive role models: 2/5
Nana is always looking on the bright side and having a sweet way to put things, her mind never wavering and speaking knowledge to her granddaughter.
Ben is the kindest, cutest kid you will ever come across. He is smart for his age and very bright, understanding some things that his parents can’t.
Logan treats Ben well. Beth and him grow a relationship throughout the novel, making some mistakes along the way.
Drinking, Drugs, and Smoking: 3.5/5
It is mentioned that a kid in middle school is caught selling drugs. Characters drink beer, wine, and other drinks. The term ‘booze’ is used and some drinking until drunk/words of characters start slurring is mentioned. It is briefly mentioned that characters got tattoos while drunk. Characters smoke. A character thinks about ‘spiking’ another character’s beer to make her not think straight and sleep with him. The same character drinks beer for relief — constantly.
Language: 2/5
‘Damn’, ‘damned’, ‘f—ed’ (they don’t actually say the bad word), ‘hell’ and ‘crap are used.
Violence, Gore, and Scariness: 2.5/5
There are some violent war scenes from when one of the main characters was a marine. Blood, shooting, and death are all explained in multiple situations. Once a guy is shot in the head, another is run over by a boat and instantly killed. There is a scene where a woman breaks her leg and a character drowns in a flood, which is all pretty intense.
Sex, Romance, and Nudity: 4/5
A character (deputy) takes pictures of girls skinny dipping for his own enjoyment. Characters kiss, talk about dating, and mention sex. There is a sexual scene that I would recommend skipping over at the end of Chapter 17. A character almost forces another character to kiss him and strongly hints that he will eventually force her into sleeping with him. It is mentioned that characters make love and kiss, but the only descriptive scene is the one in Chapter 17.
What Parents Should Know:
Nicholas Sparks will capture the interest of many older teens and adults with this well-written novel. However, there is some adult content that needs to be addressed. There is a LOT of drinking and sex, along with kissing (unwanted or wanted). A character tries to force another character to kiss him, along with making hints at forced sex (sexual harassment). You see his thought process through all of this and the term ‘friends with benefits’ is used. Along with that, there is some drinking. A character drinks for relief and gets drunk and glassy multiple times. Different terms are used to describe drinking or getting drunk. Also, unhealthy and ungodly relationships are displayed, some as negative and some as positive. Premarital sex and divorce are present. There is some violence and flashbacks of war, along with a little language (‘damn’). Some of the weirder things present include flashbacks of a character seeing the ‘ghost’ of his dead friend from war. Also, luck in a certain item is prevalent. From a Christian standpoint, this book isn’t the most uplifting or encouraging one ever (it is actually quite interesting but not a GOOD book if you know what I mean).
Overall, interesting but a candy book for sure. I’d say that it is fine to read for older teens and adults, but I would definitely look into it beforehand.
Age Range Recommendation: 14+ YA/A
Read July 2024
3.25/5 Stars
The Lucky One was a deep romance with some drama, love, and, well…kisses. Well-written and interesting — Nicholas Sparks created, once again, a pretty good novel.
Positive messages: 3/5
Being dishonest always leads down the wrong road. However, you can always tell the truth and when you do it may cause hurt at first, but it will be for the best. Don’t hide things from people you love. If someone really loves you, they will forgive you. Characters grow and mature throughout the novel and demonstrate some courageous acts.
Positive role models: 2/5
Nana is always looking on the bright side and having a sweet way to put things, her mind never wavering and speaking knowledge to her granddaughter.
Ben is the kindest, cutest kid you will ever come across. He is smart for his age and very bright, understanding some things that his parents can’t.
Logan treats Ben well. Beth and him grow a relationship throughout the novel, making some mistakes along the way.
Drinking, Drugs, and Smoking: 3.5/5
It is mentioned that a kid in middle school is caught selling drugs. Characters drink beer, wine, and other drinks. The term ‘booze’ is used and some drinking until drunk/words of characters start slurring is mentioned. It is briefly mentioned that characters got tattoos while drunk. Characters smoke. A character thinks about ‘spiking’ another character’s beer to make her not think straight and sleep with him. The same character drinks beer for relief — constantly.
Language: 2/5
‘Damn’, ‘damned’, ‘f—ed’ (they don’t actually say the bad word), ‘hell’ and ‘crap are used.
Violence, Gore, and Scariness: 2.5/5
There are some violent war scenes from when one of the main characters was a marine. Blood, shooting, and death are all explained in multiple situations. Once a guy is shot in the head, another is run over by a boat and instantly killed. There is a scene where a woman breaks her leg and a character drowns in a flood, which is all pretty intense.
Sex, Romance, and Nudity: 4/5
A character (deputy) takes pictures of girls skinny dipping for his own enjoyment. Characters kiss, talk about dating, and mention sex. There is a sexual scene that I would recommend skipping over at the end of Chapter 17. A character almost forces another character to kiss him and strongly hints that he will eventually force her into sleeping with him. It is mentioned that characters make love and kiss, but the only descriptive scene is the one in Chapter 17.
What Parents Should Know:
Nicholas Sparks will capture the interest of many older teens and adults with this well-written novel. However, there is some adult content that needs to be addressed. There is a LOT of drinking and sex, along with kissing (unwanted or wanted). A character tries to force another character to kiss him, along with making hints at forced sex (sexual harassment). You see his thought process through all of this and the term ‘friends with benefits’ is used. Along with that, there is some drinking. A character drinks for relief and gets drunk and glassy multiple times. Different terms are used to describe drinking or getting drunk. Also, unhealthy and ungodly relationships are displayed, some as negative and some as positive. Premarital sex and divorce are present. There is some violence and flashbacks of war, along with a little language (‘damn’). Some of the weirder things present include flashbacks of a character seeing the ‘ghost’ of his dead friend from war. Also, luck in a certain item is prevalent. From a Christian standpoint, this book isn’t the most uplifting or encouraging one ever (it is actually quite interesting but not a GOOD book if you know what I mean).
Overall, interesting but a candy book for sure. I’d say that it is fine to read for older teens and adults, but I would definitely look into it beforehand.
Age Range Recommendation: 14+ YA/A
Though it wasn't my favorite Nicholas Sparks book, I really enjoyed it. But I have a soft spot for men returning from war, and during the months and years of rehabilitating injuries and transitioning into their stateside lives.
the book was Fine not as much to complain about as i have with other books
i really figured logan was gonna die bc he didn't have the picture anymore
but am i really supposed to believe keith is redeemed after all of his horrible behavior (stalking his ex wife, spying on women, etc) including the way he threatened beth in his last minutes? nah he sucks good riddance
i really figured logan was gonna die bc he didn't have the picture anymore
but am i really supposed to believe keith is redeemed after all of his horrible behavior (stalking his ex wife, spying on women, etc) including the way he threatened beth in his last minutes? nah he sucks good riddance
Interesting subject but the ending was to predictable. I like those that surprise me!
This was my first Nicholas Sparks book, now I understand all the fuss about his books. I really enjoyed The Lucky One, much more than your typical boy meets girl. Looking forward to reading more of his books.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes