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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Better than a lot of books, but nit my favorite Sparks novel. As usual, his characters are intensely realistic and the plot flows well. Denise and Kyle are wholesome and Denise responds like an adult to situations (which is refreshing, given that a lot of young female leads in modern books seem vapid). Taylor has his good moments but is a fairly stereo-typical broody male who can’t commit and is hiding a dark secret. Not that interested in repeat readings of this one.
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love Nicholls sparks - I love love stories and this one doesn't disappoint! I did not love the portrayal of a child with special needs and I did not love that mr.sparks ALWAYS seems to kill off the best characters. It was a good quick read with a happy ending
This book was so wonderful....I have to say it was one of my favorite Nicholas Sparks books ever!!! I hated that Mitch died but the ending was so good!!!!
It's the best Nicholas Sparks book ever. On of my all time favourites with real feelings and real characters.
A must read.
A must read.
3.5 STARS
"When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives. But there is one leap of faith Taylor can't bring himself to make: he can't fall in love. For all his adult years, Taylor has sought out women who need to be rescued, women he leaves as soon as their crisis is over and the relationship starts to become truly intimate. When a raging storm hits his small Southern town, single mother Denise Holton’s car skids off the road. The young mom is with her four-year-old son Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities and for whom she has sacrificed everything. Taylor McAden finds her unconscious and bleeding, but does not find Kyle. When Denise wakes, the chilling truth becomes clear to both of them: Kyle is gone. During the search for Kyle, the connection between Taylor and Denise takes root. Taylor doesn't know that this rescue will be different from all the others, demanding far more than raw physical courage. It will lead him to the possibility of his own rescue from a life lived without love and will require him to open doors to his past that were slammed shut by pain. This rescue will dare him to live life to the fullest by daring to love" (From Amazon)
I really enjoyed this romantic story as the characters make you care for them and everything they go through.
"When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives. But there is one leap of faith Taylor can't bring himself to make: he can't fall in love. For all his adult years, Taylor has sought out women who need to be rescued, women he leaves as soon as their crisis is over and the relationship starts to become truly intimate. When a raging storm hits his small Southern town, single mother Denise Holton’s car skids off the road. The young mom is with her four-year-old son Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities and for whom she has sacrificed everything. Taylor McAden finds her unconscious and bleeding, but does not find Kyle. When Denise wakes, the chilling truth becomes clear to both of them: Kyle is gone. During the search for Kyle, the connection between Taylor and Denise takes root. Taylor doesn't know that this rescue will be different from all the others, demanding far more than raw physical courage. It will lead him to the possibility of his own rescue from a life lived without love and will require him to open doors to his past that were slammed shut by pain. This rescue will dare him to live life to the fullest by daring to love" (From Amazon)
I really enjoyed this romantic story as the characters make you care for them and everything they go through.
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Absolutely loved this one! Get some Kleenex handy though
Nicholas Sparks is one of my fav authors.I love the storyline where Taylor rescued Denise on their first meeting.I learnt more about the relationship between mom and son,son and father and between friends.Totally breathtaking and great job!