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kitkat175's review against another edition
3.0
Rounded up to a 3.5 because of the ending.
I am so happy that he did not keep to the promise that he made to her. Majority of the people that read this book rated it 4-5 stars however I am not in that category. This author we will never know if it's a sad or happy ending and I am so happy that it was a happy ending cause honestly I really needed it. Travis as a character I really enjoyed he seemed so sweet and carefree, and it seemed like he genuinely loved her and cared for her.
Gabby on the other hand was a little bit hard to like, this book was glorified cheating, they spent the weekend together, he kissed her. Gabby had a boyfriend and she knew that but still did all these things with Travis, now I know they were just hanging out as friends but at some point that took a turn into something more, and she should have stopped it there but she didn't she allowed for it to happen.
I did enjoy this book, just not the glorified cheating part of it, I am still going to be reading his other books because I do love his stories and they are good and I want to have my own collection of all the Nicholas Sparks books.
I am so happy that he did not keep to the promise that he made to her. Majority of the people that read this book rated it 4-5 stars however I am not in that category. This author we will never know if it's a sad or happy ending and I am so happy that it was a happy ending cause honestly I really needed it. Travis as a character I really enjoyed he seemed so sweet and carefree, and it seemed like he genuinely loved her and cared for her.
Gabby on the other hand was a little bit hard to like, this book was glorified cheating, they spent the weekend together, he kissed her. Gabby had a boyfriend and she knew that but still did all these things with Travis, now I know they were just hanging out as friends but at some point that took a turn into something more, and she should have stopped it there but she didn't she allowed for it to happen.
I did enjoy this book, just not the glorified cheating part of it, I am still going to be reading his other books because I do love his stories and they are good and I want to have my own collection of all the Nicholas Sparks books.
amanda1793's review against another edition
4.0
So... 3.5 stars on this one.
As with most of the Nicholas Sparks books I've read, I felt that I could pick up on his formula. You all know the one I'm talking about, the troubled one, the worldly one, the other one, and the romance. And because of that, at times, some of the story was lost on me I guess.
I have tried to read this one a few times and I'm either bored by the first few pages, or lose interest too quickly to continue reading the book, but this time was different (probably because they are making it a movie, and the book is always better). So, I gave this one another go, and for the most part I'm fairly happy I did.
To start, the whole start to the romance was an interesting one, and yes I realize the idea of cheating has been the start to a couple of Sparks' works, and I still don't agree with that aspect of the romance.
I loved the dog aspect to the novel! As a dog lover, when dogs are the part of a story, I generally can't keep myself from loving the dog! And the fact that the dogs were part of the reason the relationship came to be was interesting.
Later on in the novel, the pigeon... Did that remind anyone else of the swan from "The Wedding"? I felt that that whole aspect was something that was already used and though there was no connection Travis could make between Gabby and the bird, it still had those "I've done this before" feels to it.
And the ending was at the same time predictable, yet unpredictable, simply because it's Nicholas Sparks and there is usually some tragic ass thing that happens to the main couple of focus!
Overall, I did enjoy this book, and I would recommend it... I now only have 3 of his currently published fiction ton finish and I'll have read them all!
As with most of the Nicholas Sparks books I've read, I felt that I could pick up on his formula. You all know the one I'm talking about, the troubled one, the worldly one, the other one, and the romance. And because of that, at times, some of the story was lost on me I guess.
I have tried to read this one a few times and I'm either bored by the first few pages, or lose interest too quickly to continue reading the book, but this time was different (probably because they are making it a movie, and the book is always better). So, I gave this one another go, and for the most part I'm fairly happy I did.
To start, the whole start to the romance was an interesting one, and yes I realize the idea of cheating has been the start to a couple of Sparks' works, and I still don't agree with that aspect of the romance.
I loved the dog aspect to the novel! As a dog lover, when dogs are the part of a story, I generally can't keep myself from loving the dog! And the fact that the dogs were part of the reason the relationship came to be was interesting.
Later on in the novel, the pigeon... Did that remind anyone else of the swan from "The Wedding"? I felt that that whole aspect was something that was already used and though there was no connection Travis could make between Gabby and the bird, it still had those "I've done this before" feels to it.
And the ending was at the same time predictable, yet unpredictable, simply because it's Nicholas Sparks and there is usually some tragic ass thing that happens to the main couple of focus!
Overall, I did enjoy this book, and I would recommend it... I now only have 3 of his currently published fiction ton finish and I'll have read them all!
allysonmurphy31's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed this read, I just can’t really get behind the whole falling in love in 2 days plot. Overall a good story, but maybe a bit longer time span on meeting someone and falling in love
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
Travis Parker is a great guy, with great friends and family. All of his friends are married with children, but not Travis. Gabby Holland moves in next door and is annoyed by Travis's parties and his dog. She confronts him, and they get off to a rocky start. Yet, when they meet again, Travis does everything he can to break down her defenses. She is involved with another man, and doesn't think she should get close to Travis. But, their attraction is undeniable.
Now, 11 years later, Travis is faced with a life or death choice. He knows what he promised Gabby, but he doesn't know if he can make the choice.
Sweet and touching love story with a lot of humor - and also some serious parts. Enjoyable.
Now, 11 years later, Travis is faced with a life or death choice. He knows what he promised Gabby, but he doesn't know if he can make the choice.
Sweet and touching love story with a lot of humor - and also some serious parts. Enjoyable.
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
3.0
There were moments where this was good, but they were just moments. Overall, I felt really bored reading this and then sad. So not the best experience.
shrutichhapia's review against another edition
4.0
Another great Nicholas Sparks’ novel. Full of a roller coaster of emotions and ups and downs but amazing as always!
crystine124's review
emotional
funny
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
4.5
crying like a baby after finishing this! if you are looking for an unexpected romance, with a little bit of comedy mixed in- this is your book! i am so broken with how the book finished, but what a beautiful love story.
doomslugreads's review against another edition
1.0
SPOILERS. You've been warned.
The 1 out of 5 stars says everything, right? Well, here's a bit more...
I got this as a free audiobook.
Definitely wish I hadn't.
Pros of the book? The reader (Holter Graham) was great and did the book better justice than it deserved. The personalities of the dogs were cute.
Cons of this book? (Yep. That's all the pros.) Super weird character development. Which is likely what killed the rest for me - I LOVE character development. Good, strong, well-developed characters are my favorite part of any book. However, in this novel, Sparks spends a tremendous amount of time teaching you about these characters only for very little of what you learn to be relevant. To anything. And by the time you start to feel even just slightly attached to their story, you're suddenly in Part 2 of the book, thrown years into the future and none of what you learned really matters anymore. None of it! Speaking of Part 2? That's a con in itself. The entire part. Way too drawn out ramblings about whether or not he's going to take his wife off life support after she goes into a coma - which, of course, he doesn't, since that would give the story actual substance or purpose - and again, I lacked enough emotional connection to the characters to even CARE if she lived or died.
Overall, really disappointed (that I wasted my time). Though, to be fair, I don't know how I went in expecting much else. Not a choice I'll repeat anytime soon. If I hadn't been listening to this on my car ride to/from work, I would not have had the patience to finish.
The 1 out of 5 stars says everything, right? Well, here's a bit more...
I got this as a free audiobook.
Definitely wish I hadn't.
Pros of the book? The reader (Holter Graham) was great and did the book better justice than it deserved. The personalities of the dogs were cute.
Cons of this book? (Yep. That's all the pros.) Super weird character development. Which is likely what killed the rest for me - I LOVE character development. Good, strong, well-developed characters are my favorite part of any book. However, in this novel, Sparks spends a tremendous amount of time teaching you about these characters only for very little of what you learn to be relevant. To anything. And by the time you start to feel even just slightly attached to their story, you're suddenly in Part 2 of the book, thrown years into the future and none of what you learned really matters anymore. None of it! Speaking of Part 2? That's a con in itself. The entire part. Way too drawn out ramblings about whether or not he's going to take his wife off life support after she goes into a coma - which, of course, he doesn't, since that would give the story actual substance or purpose - and again, I lacked enough emotional connection to the characters to even CARE if she lived or died.
Overall, really disappointed (that I wasted my time). Though, to be fair, I don't know how I went in expecting much else. Not a choice I'll repeat anytime soon. If I hadn't been listening to this on my car ride to/from work, I would not have had the patience to finish.
nikosuave's review against another edition
3.0
The stereotypical Nicholas Sparks book.
Of course it all ends happily ever after.!
Of course it all ends happily ever after.!
thegazillionthreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
My thoughts (which are mainly for myself to look back on)
3.5 stars ✨ (my rating system is in my bio on Goodreads)
Short and spoiler free thoughts: I liked it but I love the movie more
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The long version of my thoughts where spoilers may occur
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What drew me to the book: I rewatched The Choice and that made me want to read the book. I can not remember if I’ve read the book before as a teen
Format read: I tandem read between physical and ebook. I listened to a few paragraphs on audiobook
Likes: The story itself, the foundation for the movie. The setting. Some of the romance
Dislikes: Don’t condone the cheating of course but that’s just a Nicholas Sparks staple I feel like. 😆 so in a way when it comes to his stories, it’s like a guilty pleasure trope? Idk.
I didn’t really get emotional and found some of the emotional scenes too much, maybe even cheesy
Characters: No absolute favorites, but it was interesting to read this now being close in age to the characters. I was imagining the actors from the movie when reading & I like them.
Book Travis I didn’t really like in the beginning but he’s good in the end.
Would I reread?: Not anytime soon, but I can’t say never… 🤷🏻♀️
Movie vs book: A few differences spotted. I do like the movie more… tbh, that’s how it always is. I love Sparks movies. I’m not a huge fan of his books/writing… but at the same time they are the foundation for the movies so I am a fan in that regard. And I admire his success and that he writes all these romance books.
3.5 stars ✨ (my rating system is in my bio on Goodreads)
Short and spoiler free thoughts: I liked it but I love the movie more
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The long version of my thoughts where spoilers may occur
📖📖📖
What drew me to the book: I rewatched The Choice and that made me want to read the book. I can not remember if I’ve read the book before as a teen
Format read: I tandem read between physical and ebook. I listened to a few paragraphs on audiobook
Likes: The story itself, the foundation for the movie. The setting. Some of the romance
Dislikes: Don’t condone the cheating of course but that’s just a Nicholas Sparks staple I feel like. 😆 so in a way when it comes to his stories, it’s like a guilty pleasure trope? Idk.
I didn’t really get emotional and found some of the emotional scenes too much, maybe even cheesy
Characters: No absolute favorites, but it was interesting to read this now being close in age to the characters. I was imagining the actors from the movie when reading & I like them.
Book Travis I didn’t really like in the beginning but he’s good in the end.
Would I reread?: Not anytime soon, but I can’t say never… 🤷🏻♀️
Movie vs book: A few differences spotted. I do like the movie more… tbh, that’s how it always is. I love Sparks movies. I’m not a huge fan of his books/writing… but at the same time they are the foundation for the movies so I am a fan in that regard. And I admire his success and that he writes all these romance books.