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thesimplereader's review against another edition
4.0
I don't think there is anything I can say about this book that hasn't already been said. AH. Love.
widderwille's review against another edition
4.0
Sehr schöne Liebesgeschichte, wie jede Nicholas Sparks Geschichte. Ein Klassiker für mich.
k_fish93's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookdiaryofry's review against another edition
5.0
I hate that I cried, but my heart hurt and was so full at the same time
jamishka's review against another edition
4.0
I think the saying 'short and sweet' was first spoken after reading this book because that's exactly what this was.
If you haven't seen this movie, I think you will be touched by this beautiful, simple, heartwarming yet heartbreaking story.
If you are a fan of the movie, I think you might be disappointed in the book version. I do believe the movie was better in this case. It's rare but it does happen. The movie was able to take the essence of this book and really expand on it. It simply enhanced this lovely story and made it a masterpiece.
I'm glad that Nicholas wrote this beautiful story but I'm grateful that someone read this book and saw the potential to be one of the greatest love stories of all time and brought it to life on film. I wonder if Sparks wrote this now after writing many more books, if this one would be improved and expanded to give Noah and Allie the book they deserve.
If you haven't seen this movie, I think you will be touched by this beautiful, simple, heartwarming yet heartbreaking story.
If you are a fan of the movie, I think you might be disappointed in the book version. I do believe the movie was better in this case. It's rare but it does happen. The movie was able to take the essence of this book and really expand on it. It simply enhanced this lovely story and made it a masterpiece.
I'm glad that Nicholas wrote this beautiful story but I'm grateful that someone read this book and saw the potential to be one of the greatest love stories of all time and brought it to life on film. I wonder if Sparks wrote this now after writing many more books, if this one would be improved and expanded to give Noah and Allie the book they deserve.
hollietoftx's review against another edition
3.0
This is one of those books that works so much better as a film.
bmw2024's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Beautifully written
knuckledown's review against another edition
2.0
Definitely goes under the category of Guilty Pleasure. Try as I might to hide it, I am a hopeless romantic at heart. If I'm in the right mood, this movie is perfect. The love story comes at you like a tidal wave. I had been wanting to read the book for a long time, probably hoping for a similar effect to when I read A Walk to Remember.
However, it didn't have quite the same effect. The movie makes the love story very dramatic, while the book is more contemplative. There was a lot of the characters thinking about whether or not they could really get back together. Touching at times, but it gets repetitive. Not surprisingly, the movie focuses more on the young Noah and Allie, while the book spends more time on elderly Noah reading Allie their story in hopes that she will remember him. That's probably the most original part of the story though, so that wasn't all bad.
Overall a quick read. Not off the charts awesome, but good for a romantic fix.
However, it didn't have quite the same effect. The movie makes the love story very dramatic, while the book is more contemplative. There was a lot of the characters thinking about whether or not they could really get back together. Touching at times, but it gets repetitive. Not surprisingly, the movie focuses more on the young Noah and Allie, while the book spends more time on elderly Noah reading Allie their story in hopes that she will remember him. That's probably the most original part of the story though, so that wasn't all bad.
Overall a quick read. Not off the charts awesome, but good for a romantic fix.
mbenzz's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really sweet book. Noahs' love for Allie was beautiful to read about. I couldn't put it down, and when I finally did I was moved to tears. This book is a quick read and will be with you for days after you've finished.