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A review by thelibraryofjordan
Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Dreamland was my first audiobook and overall I think the narrators did a good job telling the story and personifying the characters.
The dual story narratives were interesting; at first Beverly’s perspective was unexpected, but interesting. It seemed to be misplaced due the drastic change of tone from Colby’s perspective, until toward the end when her story is given more context. Beverly perspective and later context gave the story more substance than if it were to be told without it.
The timeline of Colby and Morgan’s relationship progressed quickly; they only knew each other for less than a week when they confessed feelings of love. While the timeline is unrealistic, it isn’t shocking from a Nicholas Sparks’ book.
There were too many references to current “pop” culture, which made some parts of the story cringey.
The dual story narratives were interesting; at first Beverly’s perspective was unexpected, but interesting. It seemed to be misplaced due the drastic change of tone from Colby’s perspective, until toward the end when her story is given more context. Beverly perspective and later context gave the story more substance than if it were to be told without it.
The timeline of Colby and Morgan’s relationship progressed quickly; they only knew each other for less than a week when they confessed feelings of love. While the timeline is unrealistic, it isn’t shocking from a Nicholas Sparks’ book.
There were too many references to current “pop” culture, which made some parts of the story cringey.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicide attempt