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vannahcabana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Chronic illness, Death, Cancer, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
allena_inwonderland's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Honestly this my not have been my type of book. I also would not compare this to Dear John at all; only similarity is Trevor is ex military.
I didn’t care at all for Trevor our main character and there’s things in his life that I relate to but still felt like he was very arrogant at times.
I didn’t appreciate the first few interactions he had with Natalie.
I felt very underwhelmed by the romance. About 70% through the plot completely changes focus to what was a side story with Callie, was now the main focus for the last part of the entire book. This kind of felt like the romance should’ve been subplot the entire time & Trevor digging deeper into his grandpa’s death.
But I cared more about this last portion than the entire first half.
Felt scattered.
I liked knowing about the bees 🐝
Also about Trevor’s grandpa.
I’m not the biggest fan of the author but this was a book club pick and thought why not give him a chance? I just don’t think it’s for me.
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
juliamb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Stalking, Death of parent, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child death
Moderate: Grief
Minor: War and Injury/Injury detail
jpellwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, War, Death, Grief, Medical content, and Mental illness
bookskapyar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
It’s about an army doctor Trevor, who suffered multiple injuries in Afghanistan and returns to his grandfather’s house after his death. In this small town, he meets his girl who is a police officer, and also he tries to learn about his grandfather’s last days.
We learn the story through Trevor’s points of view and sometimes the backstories he is telling are unnecessary and not engaging. The big bumper I felt is how soon they both fell in love. Come on man! It’s Nicholas Sparks we need to feel more love.
Overall I didn’t feel the need to DNF it(may because I loved his other books) and I wouldn’t say this is his best work. If you are going to start with Nicholas Sparks maybe don’t choose this as your first Book.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, War, and Death
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Grief, Medical content, Terminal illness, War, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Infidelity and Suicidal thoughts
brookey8888's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Medical content and Medical trauma
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Child death
Minor: Car accident
brittanyrader13's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Death, Grief, Medical trauma, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent, Medical content, Suicide, and Suicide attempt