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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
I don't know how he continues to come up with these awesome stories, but Nicholas Sparks has done it again! Another powerful heart warming yet sad story of love and loss. The characters pulled me right in from the start. I think the middle was a bit mundane, with too many details, but I loved the end. I did figure it out, right before I read it, but I think the ending was perfect!
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
emotional
reflective
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
I’ve read some of his other work and always found they felt repetitive of each other. This one was different, felt original and was full of captivating characters. Definitely one of his best works.
Just not my speed; uninteresting story, no surprises, a lot of church, slow dialog, light character development.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Nicholas Sparks and I had been on a long break—since The Notebook, to be exact. But The Wish lured me back in, and I can confidently say Sparks still knows how to twist the knife straight into your heart. This book didn’t just tug at my emotions; it yanked them out, wrung them dry, and left me staring at the ceiling, questioning my life choices.
Yes, some of the twists were predictable, but when a story makes you feel this deeply, does it really matter? The journey—bittersweet, nostalgic, and full of love in its many forms—was worth every moment. Sparks may have a formula, but it’s one that still works.
Four stars, because my heart is still recovering.
My first Nicholas Sparks novel. A very sweet, but poignant, love story. Good book, but I probably won’t read any more of his books because I prefer not to read books that make me cry.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-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:
No