Reviews

The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

dowryofbooks's review

3.0

Landing on three stars for this because if you're here for a heartbreaking father/daughter story that will have you crying uncontrollably- it's fantastic. But when it comes to the romance, it falls short. I'll admit I'm a little biased because I grew up watching, loving, and crying over this movie. The romance is less believable and insta-lovey in the book which should be the complete opposite, there should be way more development and emotion. Ronnie and Will interact a few times and are in love with each other after a few days. Then jump to the end of summer when all of the sad stuff starts happening. With the romance being the main plot point for over half the book I really just can't justify rating this any higher.

Props to Sparks though, because I haven't cried this hard since I read TFiOS.

lorena5783's review

5.0

Excellent.

beezy_alexander's review

emotional medium-paced

4.0

haileemichaela's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sazana28's review

5.0

First of all,this book is incredibly amazing.I just adore it.This is just the best book ever.It literally made me laugh out loud,and cry,and say "aw" throughout the whole book.It is just such a heartwarming book.I loved every second of it and I love my teacher for suggesting it to me.This book is outstanding.

weasley1912's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Ronnie seems so unnecessarily bitchy at the begining. I get that its to show the extreme change to the end of the book. But i still didnt love it. Also this came out in 2009. Why are they not texting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Fire/Fire injury

inook_u's review against another edition

5.0

i love this book! when i finished reading it made feel sad for ronnie (and im not telling why. LOL.) but yeah. i give this book two thumbs up and give a 4/5 rating. but did love it. LOL.

holly41102's review

5.0

This book made me shed a few tears

shannonlee912's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I really loved this book even if I cried for the last 100 pages. It’s very reflective in that it shows why you need to live in the moment. This book felt very personal to me and I really enjoyed it. 

the_schaef's review against another edition

4.0

This is Nicholas Sparks. We know what he will write, and he delivers. Of course there are parts that are predictable. Of course there are characters with emotional challenges and conflict. The magic of the story comes from the delivery and the characters to whom it is so easy to related. This delightful tales is gift wrapped and delivered with a bow. You will cry. You will experience joy. You will have hope. Just wonderful