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chapter_chaser's review
2.0
Though I found the book a little predictable the last page was worth the wild =)
sng2098's review against another edition
3.0
This book, to me, was not one Nicholas Spark's best books. There was a lot in the book that could have been done away with; about half way through the whole romance just goes away and it's like a whole new story starts.
Also, I wasn't a huge fan of the characters. I found Miles kind of annoying, I know he was mopey because he lost his wife and everything, but I think he could have been written better.
Sarah didn't seem like much of a main character to me, I was wondering more about the murder case then what would happen between Miles and Sarah.
I did like how the murderer also had a point of view, and you learned what he/she was going through.
This book was okay but really not one of his best!
Also, I wasn't a huge fan of the characters. I found Miles kind of annoying, I know he was mopey because he lost his wife and everything, but I think he could have been written better.
Sarah didn't seem like much of a main character to me, I was wondering more about the murder case then what would happen between Miles and Sarah.
I did like how the murderer also had a point of view, and you learned what he/she was going through.
This book was okay but really not one of his best!
jellyjam25's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
asparagusisreading's review against another edition
5.0
5 starts for the romance, 5 Stars for the mystery, 5 Stars for the character development and plot. 5 Stars to it all.
I have never been so frustrated and confused. As soon as it hit the part where Miles arrested Otis and getting a little aggressive with everyone that crossed his path, I couldn’t put it down. I had to finish it, even if that meant staying up until 3am. I can understand everyone’s point of view of the case. Miles is grieving and emotional, he wanted someone to pay no matter what. A lot of times, people aren’t listening to reason or common sense. Sarah trying to find out the details and keep him from screwing up even more.. I feel like she could’ve done more to get through to him. Charlie I know you are doing your job BUT MOVE OUT OF MILES WAY before he crushes you too. Otis, Earl, and Sims... how and why did they say things like that? They should go to jail for lying and messing up the case.
Poor little Jonah has no clue what in the world is going on, but he knows Miss Andrews hasn’t visited in awhile and his father isn’t the same. That whole scene where he was asking his father if he’s mad or why he’s ignoring him broke my heart. He’s only seven and has to go through this, seeing his father go from happy to losing his mind to angry to shock... I hope he’s okay in the end, he deserves his happiness, Oreos, and time to build his toy towers.
I noticed there was something off about Brian but holy cow. That wasn’t even close to what I expected. I thought he was just going through some teenager phase, but I guess not. It makes sense though. Hopefully with Miles’, Sarah’s and the rest of the town’s forgiveness he can heal and move on. Possibly forgive himself too.
I have never been so frustrated and confused. As soon as it hit the part where Miles arrested Otis and getting a little aggressive with everyone that crossed his path, I couldn’t put it down. I had to finish it, even if that meant staying up until 3am. I can understand everyone’s point of view of the case. Miles is grieving and emotional, he wanted someone to pay no matter what. A lot of times, people aren’t listening to reason or common sense. Sarah trying to find out the details and keep him from screwing up even more.. I feel like she could’ve done more to get through to him. Charlie I know you are doing your job BUT MOVE OUT OF MILES WAY before he crushes you too. Otis, Earl, and Sims... how and why did they say things like that? They should go to jail for lying and messing up the case.
Poor little Jonah has no clue what in the world is going on, but he knows Miss Andrews hasn’t visited in awhile and his father isn’t the same. That whole scene where he was asking his father if he’s mad or why he’s ignoring him broke my heart. He’s only seven and has to go through this, seeing his father go from happy to losing his mind to angry to shock... I hope he’s okay in the end, he deserves his happiness, Oreos, and time to build his toy towers.
I noticed there was something off about Brian but holy cow. That wasn’t even close to what I expected. I thought he was just going through some teenager phase, but I guess not. It makes sense though. Hopefully with Miles’, Sarah’s and the rest of the town’s forgiveness he can heal and move on. Possibly forgive himself too.
lburden03's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! I do love Nicholas Sparks as an author, but at times his novels are a little to predictable in the romance aspect. However, this book had a wonderful element of mystery and suspense along with the romance! I thought that all the characters were very likable and realistic. The third person perspective was also very well done as well as the chapters that switch to first person (which I loved!).
For a more in-depth review, check out my book blog, A Nook of Blankets and Books!
http://anookofblanketsandbooks.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-bend-in-road-book-review.html
For a more in-depth review, check out my book blog, A Nook of Blankets and Books!
http://anookofblanketsandbooks.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-bend-in-road-book-review.html
jfraser82's review
5.0
AMAZING!!! I haven't read a lot of Nicholas Sparks books for a specific reason (which I won't share to give away his style of writing! haha)..but one of my ALL time favorite books!! I couldn't put it down!! Just pulls at the heart strings!!! LOVED every second of it!!!
alidottie's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Usually I expect something very tragic to happen in a Sparks novel, so it was nice that the tragedy preceded the story's telling and the emotional tugging came from plot twists. I read this to review for my assisted care center ladies. I think they will like it.
Usually I expect something very tragic to happen in a Sparks novel, so it was nice that the tragedy preceded the story's telling and the emotional tugging came from plot twists. I read this to review for my assisted care center ladies. I think they will like it.