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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Got this audiobook free from the library on the Libby One Drive. I have to say I was hooked and couldn't stop listening. I’m a huge fan of this authors films, but don’t ready any of his books due to sad endings. From the moment I heard little Kyle say “hello Taylor” omg that moment just melted my heart, what a cute adorable child. Wonderful story, so glad I got a chance to listen.
By most people’s standards, Taylor McAden is an amazing man. He always gives it his all on his volunteer firefighting/lifesaving job, often risking his life in the process. He always helps out with his best friend Mitch, his wife Melissa, and their four sons.
Denise Holton certainly thinks he is great. After all, Taylor was the one who rescued her from a car accident one stormy night, then found her son Kyle, who had wandered off into the swamp afterward. But it is more than that. It’s the way Taylor treats Kyle just like a normal boy in the days that follow the accident. Kyle, whose learning disability causes him to speak far below the normal level for kids his age, whose disability was the reason Denise gave up her teaching job and devoted herself full-time to helping Kyle learn. And it’s also the way Taylor McAden looks at her like no one has looked at her before.
But after a few blissful months, things seem to go sour. Taylor has childhood demons that haunt him and prevent him from making a real commitment to relationships. And it is only through more tragedy that Taylor can learn to let go of his guilt and take the next step forward with Denise and Kyle.
THE RESCUE is beautiful and made me cry numerous times, every time I read it. If you’re looking for a book that will stir your emotions and cause you to appreciate romance more, this is it.
Denise Holton certainly thinks he is great. After all, Taylor was the one who rescued her from a car accident one stormy night, then found her son Kyle, who had wandered off into the swamp afterward. But it is more than that. It’s the way Taylor treats Kyle just like a normal boy in the days that follow the accident. Kyle, whose learning disability causes him to speak far below the normal level for kids his age, whose disability was the reason Denise gave up her teaching job and devoted herself full-time to helping Kyle learn. And it’s also the way Taylor McAden looks at her like no one has looked at her before.
But after a few blissful months, things seem to go sour. Taylor has childhood demons that haunt him and prevent him from making a real commitment to relationships. And it is only through more tragedy that Taylor can learn to let go of his guilt and take the next step forward with Denise and Kyle.
THE RESCUE is beautiful and made me cry numerous times, every time I read it. If you’re looking for a book that will stir your emotions and cause you to appreciate romance more, this is it.
This is one of the better Sparks books. It didn't try too hard to be emotional and the characters were more believable than usual. However, I had a hard time with the little boy who couldn't talk. I thought it protrayed a stero-typical handicap boy. There are a lot of disabilities out there that Sparks could have used that would have felt more realistic than this one.
Nicholas Sparks wrote a wonderous tale of a single mother who falls in love.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
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
As having my daughter with some of the same difficulties as Kyle this book really touched my heart. I loved this book so much, especially the author note at the end. It really gave me hope. The story was also really good. I really enjoyed it overall.
DNF because it was so hard for me to get into. I made it almost halfway and quit
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was an okay book. I wish the romance was more. Huge sparks fan but this one was kind of a let down. He didn’t really grab my emotions like he typically does and at times it felt like it dragged on. I’m happy with the ending though
