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This isn't the first time I've read this book. In light of the upcoming movie release, I wanted to relive the experience that is a Nicholas Sparks book.
Now, I've never been a sap and for the most part, I don't enjoy sappy love stories. But there is something about the stories he writes that has me bawling like a baby.
The idea of addressing domestic abuse is a touchy subject and he could have gone completely cheesy with it. But honestly, one of my favorite things about his style of writing is tha ...more
Now, I've never been a sap and for the most part, I don't enjoy sappy love stories. But there is something about the stories he writes that has me bawling like a baby.
The idea of addressing domestic abuse is a touchy subject and he could have gone completely cheesy with it. But honestly, one of my favorite things about his style of writing is tha ...more

I bought this book only because I'm a huge fan of The Notebook movie and I decided to give it a shot. I was surprised how easy-written the book is. I absolutely enjoyed every page of it and would definitely recommend it to someone who loves love-stories and messed up plots.
Katie-Erin had a difficult past: a horrible marriage that she tried to escape three times and the unstable husband who was abusive. Eventually she ended up in the small quite town of Southport where she found herself trying to ...more
Katie-Erin had a difficult past: a horrible marriage that she tried to escape three times and the unstable husband who was abusive. Eventually she ended up in the small quite town of Southport where she found herself trying to ...more

4.5
As of 11/24/13:
I just finished this book for the second time on 11/19/13.
I also just finished watching the movie for the second time recently as well (I got to say, it's one of my favorite book to movie adaptations).
I really enjoyed the romance in this book. It didn't seem to love-at-first and I like that (since I don't believe in it).
I couldn't give this 5 stars because of Kevin. He was crazy, which wouldn't have bad a thing since he made the suspense portion, but I didn't like the fact th ...more
As of 11/24/13:
I just finished this book for the second time on 11/19/13.
I also just finished watching the movie for the second time recently as well (I got to say, it's one of my favorite book to movie adaptations).
I really enjoyed the romance in this book. It didn't seem to love-at-first and I like that (since I don't believe in it).
I couldn't give this 5 stars because of Kevin. He was crazy, which wouldn't have bad a thing since he made the suspense portion, but I didn't like the fact th ...more

Feb 10, 2013
Mackenzie
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it was amazing
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Gahhh this book is sooooo good. I cant wait for the movie:D

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