The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

Nicholas Sparks

336 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional medium-paced
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In this #1 New York Times bestselling novel of first love and second chances, former high school sweethearts confront the painful truths of their past to build a promising future -- together. "Everyone wanted to believe that endless love was poss...

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Moods

emotional 90%
sad 65%
hopeful 30%
reflective 19%
tense 19%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 12%
dark 7%
challenging 6%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 21%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.7

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