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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
I read this at first because I had nothing else to read. And to tell you frankly I was quite concerned that this book would only make me sad. Because when you are hearing Nicholas Sparks' name it is often accompanied with tragedies. And from my own experiences with his works, though i liked it and appreciated every part of it, I had grown quite afraid of the ending. Even so , I had grown fond of the characters and it hurts me even more that they would not get the ending that I had pictured. Knowing in advance about the forthcoming events , it did not stop me to hope that maybe this story is different. That once and for all it would give me the ending I hoped for and I would be at peace. That is why I downloaded all of Nicholas Sparks' novels in search of a story that would bring me solace.
With every passing book, I was in despair. So I quit and focused with another authors. I had many attempts to read The Longest Ride but then I always end up closing the pages.
I was sad and I was afraid that the book would only make me sadder. But then there came a time when I had not grown any interest with any other books. So I finally decided to read it. See, I only read at night and I was up till midnight . By then I was afraid and convinced that the ending would be a tragedy all over again. But then came the second night when I finished the book at 12:30 am. It left me in awe. It had not gone the way I had expected it to be. It was the best. Out of all his creations, this is the one that I liked the most. At exactly 1:00 am I am writing this review.
Tired as I am I couldnt contain my feels. I gotta tell someone about this or I may not be able to sleep. In fact this would leave me thinking fo weeks. And I couldnt wait to see the movie which has began showing in theaters. And from this day forward, I shall finish reading all of his works.
With every passing book, I was in despair. So I quit and focused with another authors. I had many attempts to read The Longest Ride but then I always end up closing the pages.
I was sad and I was afraid that the book would only make me sadder. But then there came a time when I had not grown any interest with any other books. So I finally decided to read it. See, I only read at night and I was up till midnight . By then I was afraid and convinced that the ending would be a tragedy all over again. But then came the second night when I finished the book at 12:30 am. It left me in awe. It had not gone the way I had expected it to be. It was the best. Out of all his creations, this is the one that I liked the most. At exactly 1:00 am I am writing this review.
Tired as I am I couldnt contain my feels. I gotta tell someone about this or I may not be able to sleep. In fact this would leave me thinking fo weeks. And I couldnt wait to see the movie which has began showing in theaters. And from this day forward, I shall finish reading all of his works.
alright . cowboy meet city girl romance . predictable ending i rly wondered how the old man tied into all this but rip him but yay for thei ranch
This is such a sweet and wonderful romance filled with so much heartfelt emotions. I love reading this author's books and will continue to do so. I liked almost all the characters in the book and could relate to so many of them on some level. I would highly recommend this book and his other books to anyone who enjoys this genre. They are well worth reading and rereading.
I originally started this book to get me out of a reading slump and since I’m familiar with Nicholas Sparks’s books and movies, I figured this would be an easy way to do that. It did just that but it wasn’t some amazing book. It wasn’t awful either. It’s a typical book by him. I’m not particularly fond of books written by men and this wasn’t any different. The descriptions of men and the quickness of their story was a bit much for me but it was okay. None of his books are like their movies so do not come into this with expectations. It was alright.
I love stories that jump around from different view points, I feel it really gives a more rounded story than one point of view can do. I love how Ira & Ruth's story jumps around in time as well and then perfectly ties in with Sophia and Luke's story.
I quickly found myself engrossed in the story lines, always ready for the next person to take over the story because while I was reading one side, I found myself wondering what was next with Ira or Luke or Sophia.
I quickly found myself engrossed in the story lines, always ready for the next person to take over the story because while I was reading one side, I found myself wondering what was next with Ira or Luke or Sophia.
*3.5 stars*
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy reading The Longest Ride because I saw the movie first. But as often tends to happen, there were enough differences between the film and the novel to keep me interested. First off, I have to say that The Longest Ride is what has now come to be known as typical Nicholas Sparks fare. That's not to say this negatively, it's just a matter of fact. Sparks is known for his undying love stories, often overlapping within one novel. He seems to like the contrast of past and present coming to a head. He still manages to pull at heartstrings, albeit predictably.
In this story, there's the opposites attract love story of Luke and Sophia. Luke is a young cowboy who lives on a ranch, Sophia an art student at a nearby college. Although they've lived largely different lives, they find they have a lot in common and ultimately fall in love. But can their love survive their differences, or can they even survive themselves?
In tandem we learn the story of ninety-one year old, Ira. He's stuck and on the verge of death after a nasty car accident. Unsure he will ever be found, Ira starts to hallucinate and reminisce with his now dead wife, Ruth. Through flashbacks we learn the love story of Ira and Ruth who had their own share of struggles. Ultimately the two stories overlap, coming to a surprising conclusion.
The differences in The Longest Ride the movie and The Longest Ride the book were actually pretty significant. For one thing, in the movie Sophia's obsessed ex-boyfriend, Brian was nowhere to be found. In fact, in the movie it's Sophia who feels uncertain about pursuing anything with Luke, whereas in the novel it feels the other way around.
Luke's mother and the family ranch are also a bigger focal point in the novel. I felt this was important to adding depth to both Luke and Sophia's characters. We learn more about why Luke continues to ride despite the warnings, and we see Sophia struggle to come to terms with Luke's decisions.
But perhaps the biggest difference between the novel and the movie were how the stories themselves blended. In the novel, the story of Ira and Ruth exists nearly entirely separate from the story of Sophia and Luke. In the movie, however, it's when Sophia and Luke find Ira that we begin to learn his story. As Sophia and Luke grow closer to each other, they grow closer to Ira's stories as well. This is actually something I felt the movie got right. In the book, both stories seemed to live in a vacuum until the very end. Their overlapping ultimately felt forced and rushed, an avoidable occurrence given how it played out in the film.
Overall though it's a solid, yet sappy effort from Nicholas Sparks yet again.
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy reading The Longest Ride because I saw the movie first. But as often tends to happen, there were enough differences between the film and the novel to keep me interested. First off, I have to say that The Longest Ride is what has now come to be known as typical Nicholas Sparks fare. That's not to say this negatively, it's just a matter of fact. Sparks is known for his undying love stories, often overlapping within one novel. He seems to like the contrast of past and present coming to a head. He still manages to pull at heartstrings, albeit predictably.
In this story, there's the opposites attract love story of Luke and Sophia. Luke is a young cowboy who lives on a ranch, Sophia an art student at a nearby college. Although they've lived largely different lives, they find they have a lot in common and ultimately fall in love. But can their love survive their differences, or can they even survive themselves?
In tandem we learn the story of ninety-one year old, Ira. He's stuck and on the verge of death after a nasty car accident. Unsure he will ever be found, Ira starts to hallucinate and reminisce with his now dead wife, Ruth. Through flashbacks we learn the love story of Ira and Ruth who had their own share of struggles. Ultimately the two stories overlap, coming to a surprising conclusion.
The differences in The Longest Ride the movie and The Longest Ride the book were actually pretty significant. For one thing, in the movie Sophia's obsessed ex-boyfriend, Brian was nowhere to be found. In fact, in the movie it's Sophia who feels uncertain about pursuing anything with Luke, whereas in the novel it feels the other way around.
Luke's mother and the family ranch are also a bigger focal point in the novel. I felt this was important to adding depth to both Luke and Sophia's characters. We learn more about why Luke continues to ride despite the warnings, and we see Sophia struggle to come to terms with Luke's decisions.
But perhaps the biggest difference between the novel and the movie were how the stories themselves blended. In the novel, the story of Ira and Ruth exists nearly entirely separate from the story of Sophia and Luke. In the movie, however, it's when Sophia and Luke find Ira that we begin to learn his story. As Sophia and Luke grow closer to each other, they grow closer to Ira's stories as well. This is actually something I felt the movie got right. In the book, both stories seemed to live in a vacuum until the very end. Their overlapping ultimately felt forced and rushed, an avoidable occurrence given how it played out in the film.
Overall though it's a solid, yet sappy effort from Nicholas Sparks yet again.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i heavily enjoyed the storyline of Ira and Ruth the most, since the book did focus on that part of the story the most.
a very heartwarming read
a very heartwarming read
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No