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juliamb's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Stalking, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief
Minor: War and Injury/Injury detail
jpellwood's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
wellreadmegs's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A classic Nicholas Sparks book. It's been so long since I read one of these and it was a quintessential Sparks book. I enjoyed the story and devoured it in a few days but nothing stuck with me too much about this one in particular. Overall a great, easy read.
Moderate: Medical trauma, Car accident, and War
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
bookskapyar's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
My love for Nicholas Sparks started when I was young or to say when I started reading novels. I use to hear people saying it was too predictable, too cliché, and all sorts of things but I enjoyed reading his books like “Message in the Bottle”, “A Walk to Remember” etc. When I saw this book online, I was excited and ordered it immediately without even reading the premise.
It’s about an army doctor Trevor, who suffered multiple injuries in Afghanistan and returns to his grandfather’s house after his death. In this small town, he meets his girl who is a police officer, and also he tries to learn about his grandfather’s last days.
We learn the story through Trevor’s points of view and sometimes the backstories he is telling are unnecessary and not engaging. The big bumper I felt is how soon they both fell in love. Come on man! It’s Nicholas Sparks we need to feel more love.
Overall I didn’t feel the need to DNF it(may because I loved his other books) and I wouldn’t say this is his best work. If you are going to start with Nicholas Sparks maybe don’t choose this as your first Book.
It’s about an army doctor Trevor, who suffered multiple injuries in Afghanistan and returns to his grandfather’s house after his death. In this small town, he meets his girl who is a police officer, and also he tries to learn about his grandfather’s last days.
We learn the story through Trevor’s points of view and sometimes the backstories he is telling are unnecessary and not engaging. The big bumper I felt is how soon they both fell in love. Come on man! It’s Nicholas Sparks we need to feel more love.
Overall I didn’t feel the need to DNF it(may because I loved his other books) and I wouldn’t say this is his best work. If you are going to start with Nicholas Sparks maybe don’t choose this as your first Book.
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and War
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Honestly, I was a bit disappointed by this one. I feel like I would have enjoyed it more had the romance been taken out and we just focused on the mysteries surrounding Callie and Trevor's grandfather. The romance between Trevor and Natalie felt a little bit problematic and didn't make me enjoy them and their place in the story.
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and War
Minor: Infidelity and Suicidal thoughts