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Dec 17, 2009

Shivani rated it:

I've read more of James Patterson's novels than I care to admit, and from what I've observed, their general pattern is a little bit of exposition followed by some drama and suspense, which is mostly boring or unbelievably contrived (or both), followed by some sappy, overly-sentimental, unimaginative, and highly predictable denouement.

Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas is a deviation from Patterson's mode of operation in the following respect: it isn't suspenseful or even remotely thrillin More...

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Dec 17, 2009

Kendall rated it:

This book was the worst I've read. I actually felt less intelligent when I finished it. I feel empathy for people who think this is quality writing. Put it this way, the book was so bad that the movie was better. I actually liked the movie a lot, which means it wasn't the story, it was the author. Patterson needs to stick to mystery or whatever he does...

...Did I mention I didn't like this book at all?

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Feb 02, 2008

Caroline rated it:

I still rue the day I picked up this book from the library and even more, reading the first page. The overly-contrived plot contains unbelievably "perfect" characters and comes off as just hokey and ridiculous. Oh, how I regret reading to the end. The sappy sentimentality. The over-the-top crude attempts at "tear-jerker moments." I resent James Patterson's theft of the three hours of my life it took to read this (although it would have been less had I not kept putting it down More...

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Jan 29, 2012

Shan rated it:

I have never read any James Patterson books and after reading this one I don't think I'll ever read another. There were so many things wrong with this book I don't know where to begin. This book is a love story, and I usually love a good romance, but it was so saccharine-sweet it made it unbelievable! I didn't find it at all touching, okay, maybe when the second twist was revealed, but everything before and after that was so sappy and overly sentimental that it was hard to stand. Thank goodness More...

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Dec 16, 2009

JT rated it:

All I know is that it was a love novel written by a man. Yep, this didn't work out one bit. Basically it felt like a book written by one of the guys off of "This Old House." Damn they are good with building things but expressing love and the intricacies of the heart... yeah no. Stick to his crime novels because this one leaves you wanting to kick yourself in the balls for even had read it, if that was possible.

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Jan 14, 2008

Vanessa rated it:

Predictable garbage trying to be deep and passionate. NO! Truly awful writing. Never cared an ounce for the charters. Patterson has written about 800 books. He should really think about quality first. AVOID!

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May 14, 2007

Maig rated it:

I wish I could give this books "0" stars...
I really didn't like it, AT ALL. Sadly, I spent the time reading it. I usually enjoy most any book I read read but this one is not my kind of book! Bleh!

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May 30, 2008

Tanya rated it:

Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas is an amazing love story, for me it was a page turner that I read in less than 24 hours (quite a feat with a nursing baby)! It is an incredible fictional love story set in New York and Martha’s Vineyard. Part of the book includes experiences from the author’s life.

It starts out with Katie, whose lover of 11 months, Matt, (from whom she thought a marriage proposal imminent), unexpectedly leaves with no explanation. He sends Katie an apologetic letter, More...

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Sep 05, 2007

Elpida rated it:

I read this one on a plane and at some point the stewardess came up to my row and gave me tissues. If a book is written well or talks about a touchy subject, I can be a tad emotional. This book did it for me.

Im used to Pattersons murder mystery novels so this was a definite change from the norm. I would say I probably prefer the murder mysteries over the sappy stories but he did a pretty good job with this one.

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Jul 03, 2007

Rahmadiyanti rated it:

Ini juga novel Patterson yang keluar dari mainstreamnya selama ini sebagai penulis cerita detektif-triller. Kaget juga, Patterson bisa bikin cerita yang menghanyutkan dan sedih.

Ringkasan:
Katie Wilkinson has found the perfect man at last-but one day, he disappears from her life, leaving behind only a diary for her to read.

The diary is written by a woman named Suzanne and is addressed to her new baby boy, Nicholas. In it she pours out her heart about the joy he has br More...

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May 08, 2011

Fathima rated it:

This book is my ALL-TIME favourite book :) I absolutely love it. James Patterson has done a brilliant job with the story and its presentation. I've read this book a thousand times. It makes you think about a 101 things related to life and its twists & turns. The story helped me understand that life is not always sweet, not always fair and things do not always turn out the way we want them to. But if we are patient and just keep going - we'll eventually find things that are sweet, that are fair a More...

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Apr 22, 2011

Mayda rated it:

If you are in the mood for a heart-breaking love story, then this is the novel for you. It's a fast read - thank goodness - and predictable, but there are worse ways to spend an afternoon.

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Jul 08, 2008

Heather rated it:

I loved this book. It is a little deceptive at first and it makes you think that there may be some inappropriate relationships taking place. Don't despair and press on and you will find a very rich and heartwarming story. There is a parable of 5 balls that has made a great impact on how I live my life and set priorities. I have not read others by James Patterson but this was a wonderful read. I made my teenage daughters read it as well. Michelle began reading it late in the evening and the More...

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Mar 19, 2009

Aaron rated it:

This is the first time I have tried one of Patterson's tear-jerker titles. To be honest, it is not really a genre that I am all that into, but I did enjoy this one.

It all starts as the reader is introduced to Katie Wilkinson, a book editor from South Carolina who is working with Matt Harrison on his new book of poems. The two of them have gotten close as they have worked together. Romance blooms, and she is now pregnant.

After attending a party she has thrown for him to ce More...

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Feb 08, 2012

Winna rated it:

This book reminds me why I don't read that much romance.

OK, I adore a great romance, but I'm not a fan of fairy tale happiness, perfect relationships and corny gushing adoration for a perfect male character. This book has the last two traits, though it's far from fairy tale happiness, I'll give you that.

What I don't like about this book:
- The corny "I love you so much", "he's just so perfect", "you're so gorgeous" repeating themselves throug More...

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Mar 19, 2011

Mitzi rated it:

I think this is the first book by James Patterson that I have read. I get the impression from other comments that this is not his usual style. I liked the book and it was easy and fast to read. It was just a story, no plot or deep thinking, just a love story. Katie is devastated that Matt, whom she thought was the love of her life, disappears from her life. They had spent glorious months together. What could possibly have caused him to disappear? Then, she receives a package with a diary More...

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Mar 16, 2011

Kristine rated it:

HE DIED!!! :'((((( GUS DIED!!! WHY OH WHY???? :'((( POOR DOGGIE!!!! :((((

SHE SAID YES! SHE SAID YES!!!! OH MY GODS!!! :')))))

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SHE READS HARRY POTTER , TOO!!!! :DDDDD

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ISN'T IT LUCKY?

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THIS IS WHERE MY REVIEW REALLY REALLY STARTS : :)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!
It's heart breaking, heart replenishing
Life changing
Perspective changing
AND EVERY CHANGE IN LIFE AND HOW YOU LOOK AT IT! More...

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Jan 28, 2011

Alex rated it:

Looking for a change, Patterson has laid down the calculating mind of Alex Cross, and set aside the fabulous foursome of 1st to Die, delivering his first romance, Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas. Although coming off as often corny and sometimes just unbelievable, near the end the book picks up and Patterson delivers some of his more familiar “tricks.”

The book is a love story about a woman, Kate Wilkinson, who has found the man of her dreams, Matt. On the night that she is about to give More...

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Jan 04, 2011

Mirya rated it:

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Oct 11, 2010

Bre rated it:

To begin, I adored this book. I really don't understand why there's so many people hating on it. Sure, it's not mind blowing or new uncharted material with fabulous writing that takes your breath away, BUT it's a lovely mystery love story and I think it's written quite well- I would've liked a little more something but overall it's great.
I was recommended to read this by a couple friends of mine, and frankly I'm so happy I did. I think this is a great piece of writing that's compelling and More...

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Oct 08, 2010

Delores rated it:

This book was a super easy quick read. A love story that is both enlightening and sad. The novel is simply written and eventually the reader can predict how the story will end. Perhaps it was the simplicity that appealed to me because I enjoyed reading it.

Katie is in love with Matt who suddenly breaks up with her after 11 months leaving her devastated. She had thought they were going to get married and live happily ever after. Shortly after their break up, Matt sends Katie a diary th More...

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Jul 13, 2010

Cinnamonhopes rated it:

Wandering about the house, looking for something new, I noticed 'Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas' tucked amongst a pile of other books. I figured why not, and picked it up. I was turned off immediately by seeing it was written by James Patterson (I have to wonder, who in my family keeps bringing this drivel into my home?) but I was bored, and there was nothing else that I have yet to read that looked any more (or less) promising.

In a nutshell, this was an entirely forgettable book which More...

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Aug 11, 2009

Rcbuenaventura rated it:

"Dear Nicky, I hope that when you grow up everything you want comes your way, but especially love. When it`s true, when it`s right, love can give you the kind of joy that you can’t get from any other experience.”
Katie Wilkinson cannot believe her luck, she has met and fallen head over heals in love with a seemingly perfect man, Matt. But no sooner has he entered her life than he disappears without word, and when he sends her a diary through the post she starts to understand that he se More...

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Feb 10, 2012

Teriz rated it:

The book can be described in a few selected words, wonderful, moving and emotional. I think it is too much to use moving and emotional at the same time but then, that's what I could share with this one! Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas was a heart-warming, tear-dropping story that will make you smile, grieve and die a little inside.

As I was reading the last pages of the book. I found myself gripping to each page since I already had too much emotions that the ending made me feel drained. More...

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Dec 16, 2011

Rob rated it:

Like most of the books I've read by James Patterson, I hated it for the most part. I don't find his writing or stories very unique and there's a long rant that could come from me about stuff, but I'll save it since millions of other people love him. Also like the other books of his I've read, around the last 40 or so pages, I got hooked. Normally I would prefer that this happened no more than a hundred pages into a book, but luckily his books are fast reads and fairly short since he can't seem t More...

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Aug 30, 2011

Melissa - Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf rated it:

I must admit that I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book. I've not previously read James Patterson...I'd certainly heard of James Patterson (many of my friends read him) but what I knew of him was thrillers and mysteries, grit and crime...not the emotional and sensitive look at life and love that this proved to be.

The book flowed masterfully as I expected and from that standpoint was a joy to read. The character of Suzanne quickly captured my heart and I couldn't help root More...

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Nov 09, 2011

Wendy rated it:

Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas was not a novel I expected James Patterson to write. I expected action, action, and more action, but instead I read a soft, sweet, and heartwarming story. The story follows Katie after she falls in love with Matt, one day Matt runs away and leaves behind Suzanne’s diary for her son, Nicholas. Katie discovers that Suzanne is Matt’s old lover and Nicholas is his child. Though this is meant to devastate Katie, through reading the diary, she comes to like Suzanne. One o More...

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Dec 20, 2010

Laurel-Rain rated it:

What happens when Katie Wilkinson, a young NY editor, finds the perfect man? Matt Harrison was a writer, an original thinker, and everything she'd always wanted; he is the love of her life. And then one day he disappears from her life, without explanation, leaving behind a diary for her to read.

And over the next few weeks, Katie reads, in the voice of Suzanne, the story of her love for Matt and the beautiful baby Nicholas whom they created together.

Reading the love story More...

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Apr 03, 2007

Chazz rated it:

Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas, by James Patterson - audiobook unabridged - I hated it; tape player snapped the first cassette, cost $20 in fines to GRPL; knowing I was facing the fine may have colored my attitude for tapes 2 and 3; still, when "Suzanne" said to her newborn that each time he smiled, it added a year to her life, it felt like I was losing a year of my life - probably a fair rating for me is 1-1/2 to 2 stars; it was mawkish, for sure

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Jul 29, 2010

Linda rated it:

James Patterson is another very well known author who I've never read. Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas is probably not representative of most of Mr. Patterson's works but was written from his heart.

If you're in the mood for a touching love story, this is just the ticket. Matt is the guy every woman dreams of falling in love with, kind, caring, calm and cute. Suzanne was the doctor on the fast track when her health forced her to find a simpler life. That's how she found Matt. And t More...

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