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veiledghost 's review for:
Message in a Bottle
by Nicholas Sparks
So I like a good "airport book" (as I like to call them) every now and again. Something light, that tugs at the heart strings, and can be finished quickly. Under normal circumstances, I would think that any Nicholas Sparks novel would fit the bill. This time, however, I was really disappointed. The character he created for Garrett seemed needy, unsteady, and almost whiney. I could not root for him and Theresa at all, because I felt like she deserved better. I I would also like to mention that there is really no redeeming quality to the book. It just ends with the devastation of Garrett dying (which is rather predictable) and then he ends it. I guess that it really isn't all that bad... I mean, it's sad that he dies at sea before they can mend the relationship, but I didn't think they belonged together. This is one book that I really wanted to be able to say "I cried and I cried and it was awesome," but no such luck. I will keep trying Mr. Sparks' books, but I certainly not have the high hopes for them as I once had.