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The Lucky One

Nicholas Sparks

3.88 AVERAGE


Really good book! I wasn’t totally wowed, but it was still very intriguing and sweet.

Stars: 3

I liked it. The lucky one was not one of my favorite Nicholas sparks books.
emotional inspiring sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Read it on the plane yesterday. Really not my kind of book although it kept my attention fine enough. My lack of interest for this book seems to prove I've joined the ranks of 'book snobs.' The writing was just so bland and uninspired. If writing can be described as commercial, this style fits. I understand Sparks has built his career on these types of simple and straight forward love stories. Although not my thing, he clearly has found the right combination for millions of others. I applaud his success.

Just finished this one. I didn't think I could read a Sparks novel without shedding a tear. This is not your typical Sparks novel. It is good to see him expanding on new horizons but I can say this is my least favorite Sparks novel so far...

Can't wait for the movie!

I really enjoyed this book. It took a bit to get going but then I couldn't stop.
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Story of a guy who finds a picture of a woman. Keeps looking at it and looking at it. After five years, he decides he has to find her. Typical Nicholas Sparks book. An easy read but this one didn;t make me cry.

Let's be honest, if you've read one Nicholas Sparks book, you've read them all. But that doesn't make me enjoy them any less. The characters were engaging and the storyline, while slightly ridiculous, was enjoyable.