Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Return by Nicholas Sparks

8 reviews

vannahcabana's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I picked this one up on a whim even though my library described it as a mystery book. It kept my attention and wasn’t as romantic as Sparks other books. There’s a couple story lines going at one time, but it’s fairly easy to keep up with. I will say that I was slightly disappointed in the epilogue, but Sparks has to keep the reputation going! Haha overall a good read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Chronic illness, Death, Cancer, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

kingal's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Medical content

Minor: Terminal illness

allena_inwonderland's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I’m giving this a 2 ⭐️ 
Honestly this my not have been my type of book. I also would not compare this to Dear John at all; only similarity is Trevor is ex military.
I didn’t care at all for Trevor our main character and there’s things in his life that I relate to but still felt like he was very arrogant at times. 
I didn’t appreciate the first few interactions he had with Natalie. 
I felt very underwhelmed by the romance. About 70% through the plot completely changes focus to what was a side story with Callie, was now the main focus for the last part of the entire book. This kind of felt like the romance should’ve been subplot the entire time & Trevor digging deeper into his grandpa’s death. 
But I cared more about this last portion than the entire first half. 
Felt scattered.
I liked knowing about the bees 🐝 
Also about Trevor’s grandpa. 
I’m not the biggest fan of the author but this was a book club pick and thought why not give him a chance? I just don’t think it’s for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Death

juliamb's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Stalking, Death of parent, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child death

Moderate: Grief

Minor: War and Injury/Injury detail

skyejay95's review against another edition

reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Literally only like the spring vibes of the book. The characters all sucked, I didn’t like the romance, the main character was kinda toxic, the insta-love stunk, and both of the female characters had no personality. If I didn’t read this in March, I probably would’ve rated it lower. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Suicide

brookey8888's review against another edition

emotional mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Omg the Insta love between these grown people is ridiculous. They hung out like 3 times and are in love. When she was keeping a whole big secret. Also this is a SLIGHT SPOILER but I don’t think 14 months is that long? Like girl. Other then that it was enjoyable. I do wish there was like more flashbacks of the grandfather and more of Callie. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content and Medical trauma

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Child death

Minor: Car accident

brittanyrader13's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Grief, Medical trauma, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Death of parent, Medical content, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

sarahd0825's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

meh.... it was just okay but I wouldn't recommend it to a friend if they asked for a rec. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence