cristina_isabel 's review for:

The Best of Me - Mein Weg zu dir by Nicholas Sparks

2.0

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Sparks once again manages to start out with a beautifully written encounter between two lovers, just to find the courage to smash all of it into pieces.

I really liked how Amanda and Dawes' relationship blossomed again after they'd lost contact as young adults. I think Dawes got an amazing redemption arc and I would have wished the same for Amanda : I read on someone's review that she never progressed - she always remained obedient to her mother's wishes, which is absolutely true.

Spoiler

I wished she had found the courage to be with Dawes, that he hadn't died in such a meaningless way. Jared deserved to have his life saved but it should not have been at Dawes' expense. He lived all his life for a woman who couldn't stand her ground to defend their love - it was such a waste.