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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
fuck you NS, the last 2 letters have my tears on them
emotional
medium-paced
Sparks had me in a chokehold with this one -- Message in a Bottle was another Sparks book I read during an internship one summer.
Stupenda ma tristissima storia d'amore...davvero difficile trattenere le lacrime!
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a quick sad read. In classic Sparks fashion, it was very whirlwind and dreamy seeing how these 2 people come together. I wasn't expecting the ending and should've known better. Sparks always makes me tear up.
Recommend for those who want a quick read. This is not a HEA. TW: death of significant other (mentioned not detailed), death of main character (slightly detailed, not gory).
Recommend for those who want a quick read. This is not a HEA. TW: death of significant other (mentioned not detailed), death of main character (slightly detailed, not gory).
Their relationship was so frustrating to me. I get that it’s hard being in a relationship with a widow, but it’s almost like she wanted him to forget Catherine existed. No, that’s not how that works. Yeah, he said some crappy things comparing her to Catherine in the fight they had, but she made him feel guilty the rest of the time because she’s like “you still love Catherine :(“ no shit.
I was supposed to believe in the romantic whimsy of the messages in bottles…I couldn’t. And I didn’t blame him even 1% for being weirded out and mad that she never mentioned publishing the letter.
1 death isn’t enough for Nick Sparks of course, so he very unrealistically dies at the end. A super experienced sailer. Uh huh.
Also I read a different review that reminded me his (now ex) wife’s name is Cathy/Catherine and that his agent is Theresa. Woah there brother, bold move in the name choices for these specific characters.
I was supposed to believe in the romantic whimsy of the messages in bottles…I couldn’t. And I didn’t blame him even 1% for being weirded out and mad that she never mentioned publishing the letter.
1 death isn’t enough for Nick Sparks of course, so he very unrealistically dies at the end. A super experienced sailer. Uh huh.
Also I read a different review that reminded me his (now ex) wife’s name is Cathy/Catherine and that his agent is Theresa. Woah there brother, bold move in the name choices for these specific characters.
Have come to realize that I don't like how Sparks writes his female characters. I read two of his novels which were ok and then DNFd 3 which is a sign in and of itself.