Questions About The Last Song

by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author)

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Answered Questions (9)

Is there anything inappropriate in this book?

Stef Rozitis The word "inappropriate" has no meaning without a context. Inappropriate to what? It's like saying "is this taller?" Taller than what? Appropriateness…moreThe word "inappropriate" has no meaning without a context. Inappropriate to what? It's like saying "is this taller?" Taller than what? Appropriateness (and it's reverse) needs a reference point. People seem to no use the word "inappropriate" to mean things they disapprove of in general (which is actually more relative than they imagine anyway). But that is a wrong use of the term.

For example I could say swear words (curse words if you prefer) are "inappropriate" in my role as teacher, but what I mean is that they are inappropriate for use in the classroom or for use by children. If I meant that people should never under any circumstances use them there are better words for that such as "offensive" or "wrong".

Even then your question would need to be better defined because people are offended by different things. But obviously the author would have thought every single word he chose was perfectly appropriate for the story he was trying to tell!(less)

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I've seen the movie, is the book much different? I don't know it would be my type of book but, I really enjoyed the movie. If anyone has read the book and seen the movie and is willing to tell me the differences, that'd be great!

Tara Nichol The movie actually stays very true to the book with only a few plot changes here and there. Nothing very big though.

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I've watched the movie and I loved it. Now I regret watching it before Ireading the book. I usually read first than watch the movie. Would it still be interesting to read the book even after I've watched the movie?

Casey Sacco I watched the movie years ago, and I recently read the book. I think it's still a great experience, even if you might already be spoiled for some part…moreI watched the movie years ago, and I recently read the book. I think it's still a great experience, even if you might already be spoiled for some parts of the ending.(less)

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HOW MANY CHAPTERS IN THIS BOOK?