Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of t...
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Jan 06, 2008
Elise
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Jul 21, 2008
Laura
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Mr. Sparks, All my life I believed in order for a wonderful marriage all you needed was true love. And now, knowing that for a relationship to work it needs much more then love, reading your books is honestly quite pathetic and sad. All your books are the same, have you ever thought about writing a book that doesn't involve two people falling in love over the course of twenty-four hours?
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Oct 20, 2008
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Jul 16, 2008
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Oct 20, 2007
Bethany
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For all you Nicholas Sparks fans out there, rest assured, he's done it again. He's written another ridiculously perfect, impossible not to cry over, romance. I'm usually not a fan of this type of work, but as I've said before, there's something about a Nicholas Sparks book I can't resist. It's like my guilty pleasure or something.
This one is about Travis, a small town vet, who has everything he could ever want out of life. He's got excellent friends, a cool dog, his own house and More...
This one is about Travis, a small town vet, who has everything he could ever want out of life. He's got excellent friends, a cool dog, his own house and More...
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Oct 04, 2008
Lisa
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The Choice has assured I will never read another Nicholas Sparks book. I found this novel to be a long-winded, tedious waste of time. And I got really irritated with his lack of research. If you are going to write about a dog whelping – get your facts right. If you are going to write about comatose people – get your facts right. Oh yeah, and if your leading lady is an accomplished P.A. , you might want to try giving her a brain. And I’m sorry, but I see nothing redeeming about defying a
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Mar 16, 2009
Vivian
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This has been my favorite book and my plan is to read every Nicholas Sparks book. I read this book last summer and this book is also about love and promises. I learned not all promises should be kept (even though they should). This married couple has been together quite some time and they had there good and bad times. In the time of there marriage a promise came up- If anything ever happened to Gabby and needed be put on life support, then her husband Travis, would only let her be connected for
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Nov 26, 2007
Becky
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When a new Nicholas Sparks novel comes out, you know what you're in for - a southern romance between a romantic, lovable, handsome man and an intelligent, independent, naturally beautiful woman. It will be a fast read that makes you long for the simple, small town life. I'm not a big fan of romances, but Sparks books are simply good stories and always enjoyable reads. Also, one never knows whether the ending will be a certifiable tear-jerker or joyful happiness. "The Choice" is abo
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Apr 25, 2008
Nikki
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Pulled at my heart strings and ended up crying for about 5 mintues at the end. His writting has a way of getting in your head and you can imagine yourself in the situation. What would you do......
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Apr 18, 2009
Kit
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This book is very interesting. Like most of Nicholas Sparks romance books you fall in love with the characters and what the best to happen for them, but in a small way some thing goes wrong, but it always ends up leaving you all warm inside.
I find this one different because even though the back cover describes the book to be about Travis, most of the story line is about Gabby's side of view in there whole time of getting to know each other.
The first part of the story starts out in More...
I find this one different because even though the back cover describes the book to be about Travis, most of the story line is about Gabby's side of view in there whole time of getting to know each other.
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Feb 19, 2011
Jana
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I surely have a problem. I read another book from Sparks. He is trying to be Jodie Picoult, but it's not going for him. His characters are awfully shallow and stereotypical - his story is so so, but he doesn't know how to describe it.
He is a Budweiser guy, she is shy and naive. He is uber sexy, she is not so. And he tells her he loves her after 2 days (although he was a complete vagabond for his 30something years), and she does as well, but he tells her that first.
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He is a Budweiser guy, she is shy and naive. He is uber sexy, she is not so. And he tells her he loves her after 2 days (although he was a complete vagabond for his 30something years), and she does as well, but he tells her that first.
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Nov 21, 2008
Becky
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I have to be in a certain type of mood to read a Sparks book. A friend told me this was a good, but I get irritated with Sparks tendency to kill off his protagonists by the end.
The Choice is a great read (and thoughtful...who doesn't need to be reminded that we all need Living Wills.) I loved the Part One where Travis and Gabby "grow" in love. Part Two moves too quickly, but this might not be a bad thing. As a reader, I wanted more details, but admit this would have mud More...
The Choice is a great read (and thoughtful...who doesn't need to be reminded that we all need Living Wills.) I loved the Part One where Travis and Gabby "grow" in love. Part Two moves too quickly, but this might not be a bad thing. As a reader, I wanted more details, but admit this would have mud More...
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Feb 03, 2009
Lesli
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This book wasn't one of my favorites, although it did have a happy ending which isn't that common with books written by Nicholas Sparks. I think the reason that I didn't love the book was because of the female character, Gabby. I thought she was rather dull and kind of bratty.
I was inspired by Travis Parker. I loved his zest for life, his commitment to family, friends and good health. He had a good head on his shoulders. He gave me a renewed appreciation for the simple things in life...espe More...
I was inspired by Travis Parker. I loved his zest for life, his commitment to family, friends and good health. He had a good head on his shoulders. He gave me a renewed appreciation for the simple things in life...espe More...
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Mar 21, 2011
Jo-Ann
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Liked it but a little drag. I like Travis a lot since where can we find a guy like him huh? Very vocal about her feelings towards Gabby. I mean, I would love to have someone like him. Don't you? Well I like this book mainly because I love the way it was written. I so love the way Nicholas Sparks wrote those words. I mean, It really do made Travis desirable. haha. light read but it took me months to finish it since the first few chapters are very boring but in the middle, I cannot put it down. ha
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Jan 03, 2012
Amira
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There are really two choices in this book. The first is Gabby's choice between Travis (the hunky neighbour she spent the weekend getting to know) or her long term boyfriend, Kevin (FYI the real victim) who is hesitant about making a lasting commitment. The second choice comes later and this one is the more interesting of the two. When Travis has to decide whether to turn off Gabby's IV, effectively starving her to death after an accident puts her in an extended coma.
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Dec 26, 2011
Kirsti
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Yech. So I thought the Notebook was a little disappointing, but suspected that was because I'd seen and adored the movie so much that it overrode the contents of the book. Now I decide to read another of the Sparks books, only to be terribly disappointed AGAIN. I must be a sucker for punishment.
First, Travis is perfect. Utterly perfect, and I would punch him in the face if I met him in real life, not fall madly in love with him. All he seems to do is exercise, so accordingly, he is p More...
First, Travis is perfect. Utterly perfect, and I would punch him in the face if I met him in real life, not fall madly in love with him. All he seems to do is exercise, so accordingly, he is p More...
Dec 05, 2011
Gbernice
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I got this and one other Nicholas Sparks book from a book exchange and have had them on my shelf forever. They've never held much interest for me, but I finally decided to read them this week because I was out of alternatives.
What I liked about the two books was the attempt Sparks makes at making his endings surprising. I also find much of his dialogue and experience in marriage realistic. He's married with 5 kids in real life and it's obvious that he's not just imagining what married lif More...
What I liked about the two books was the attempt Sparks makes at making his endings surprising. I also find much of his dialogue and experience in marriage realistic. He's married with 5 kids in real life and it's obvious that he's not just imagining what married lif More...
Dec 01, 2011
Sophia
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The author wrote this book in two separate parts. In the first part of the book, we meet the main characters, Gabby Holland and Travis Parker. Gabby moves into Travis's town and is her new neighbor. She moved in order to be closer to her long-time boyfriend, Kevin. Background story of Gabby's relationship: Gabby was in love with Kevin, but he always avoided the subject of marriage. She felt rather lonely at times when he didn't have time wi More...
The author wrote this book in two separate parts. In the first part of the book, we meet the main characters, Gabby Holland and Travis Parker. Gabby moves into Travis's town and is her new neighbor. She moved in order to be closer to her long-time boyfriend, Kevin. Background story of Gabby's relationship: Gabby was in love with Kevin, but he always avoided the subject of marriage. She felt rather lonely at times when he didn't have time wi More...
Nov 20, 2011
Abby
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The Choice by Nicholas Sparks is a heart wrenching and powerful book. As with the other works of Nicholas Sparks, his unique style of writing is touching and has a heartfelt way of reaching out to both the heart and soul. There is something about his writings that get to me every single time. The portrayal of emotions and the obvious chemistry between the two main characters, Travis Parker and Gabby Holland, make this into a fun, fast and easy read. The development of the characters and how rel
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Nov 10, 2011
Kara
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Aug 27, 2011
Sumando Libros
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Comencemos!!!
Para dar inicio a esta reseña debo recomendar que si decides leer este libro tomes la sensata sugerencia en cuenta: compra un Pack de pañuelos desechables!!!, en serio, los necesitaras, me hizo llorar como magdalena así que sin dudas terminas igual o peor… porque es un libro que te llega al corazón de tal forma que… bueno, derramas lágrimas y lágrimas y mas lágrimas.
Aclaración: el libro encaja en 'Romance Contemporáneo' pero con esos toques de drama y comedia que More...
Para dar inicio a esta reseña debo recomendar que si decides leer este libro tomes la sensata sugerencia en cuenta: compra un Pack de pañuelos desechables!!!, en serio, los necesitaras, me hizo llorar como magdalena así que sin dudas terminas igual o peor… porque es un libro que te llega al corazón de tal forma que… bueno, derramas lágrimas y lágrimas y mas lágrimas.
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Aug 07, 2011
Vovka
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"un choix" m'a tiré quelques larmes, j'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé les personnages notamment Travis <3 mais je ne lui met que 3/5 car je pense que d'ici quelques temps j'aurais oublié la plupart du livre... ce n'est pas qu'il est mal écrit ni qu'il est inintéressant mais c'est un livre qui malgré le thème abordé risque de passer aux oubliettes de mon cerveau :)
le sujet est super intéressant et bouleversant : c'est l'histoire d'amour de Gaby et Travis, on revit leur rencontre More...
le sujet est super intéressant et bouleversant : c'est l'histoire d'amour de Gaby et Travis, on revit leur rencontre More...
Jul 19, 2011
Ryan
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OK, So I needed a book for the flight to Vietnam and this was the first English book I could find that remotely interested me. That's my story and I'm sticking to it - we'll forget the fact that I'm a big soppy sucker for love Nicolas Sparks love stories and sweep that under the rug for the purposes of this review. In fact, please imagine that while I write this I'm drinking a manly mug of ale and watching some kind of ball related sport on the Television, cheering loudly every time my team gets
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Jul 17, 2011
Andrew
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The Choice is a wonderful and sad, heart-breaking love story. It wasn't what I expected when I first started it—which isn't a bad thing—but I still very much enjoyed the story. Being that it only took me 3 total reading days to finish it, it was very hard to put down.
By page 20, I was already hooked into the story and much liked the all the characters that were introduced at that point. I'm not sure how many times I laughed out loud during the first half of this book, especially the first More...
By page 20, I was already hooked into the story and much liked the all the characters that were introduced at that point. I'm not sure how many times I laughed out loud during the first half of this book, especially the first More...
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Jun 29, 2011
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Jun 19, 2011
Rebecca
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You know, I have never read a Nicholas Sparks book! I finally saw The Notebook over the hols, which was not as good a movie as everyone said. I mean, it was fine and McAdams and Gosling have total chemistry, which I think made the movie more then anything, but everyone said it was soooo good so I thought something actually happened in it to make it good. So I kept waiting and waiting. AND NOTHING HAPPNED!!! This book was the same thing. From the second the girl neighbour yelled at her male neigh
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May 28, 2011
Ashlee
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Sparks does it again...but differently this time. Usually Sparks makes me weep. I mean, all out, sob. (This is embarrassing to admit, but whatever.) But I didn't cry a single time in "The Choice", and that was refreshing. Something else I found nice was the fact that it didn't focus around death or dying....really. The choice that the title gets it's name from is a difficult choice to say the least, but reading it, I didn't really see why it was even a choice. I know what I would have
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May 09, 2011
The novel is called “The Choice” Nicholas Sparks wrote it. It talks about Travis Parker a happy man with good or even great friends, also has a good life. He thought his life is full of joy and that he has a good life filled with happiness. His life completely changes when Gabby Holland moves in the house next door, they started going out together and they were happy, together they faced a lot of stuff but they were able to deal with them. They got married and they got two girl Christine and Lis
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Apr 21, 2011
Rafael
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Certain genres have elements that distinguish them from the others, giving them an identity and flavor that please the fans. When reading an exemplary piece of literature in said genre it brings great satisfaction and desire to read more. Nicholas Sparks has a fair catalog of novels and notoriety from his work, staking his place as great writer in a genre that is often dominated by women; certainly a noteworthy accolade. The Choice possesses several elements of a functioning and potentially exce
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Feb 01, 2011
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