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The Notebook

The Notebook
by Nicholas Sparks
Hardcover: Oct 1996,
214 pages.
Paperback: Dec 1999,
226 pages.

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Rated 4 of 5 of 5 by No Angel
I'm picky with my 5's, but The Notebook is a great book--definitely the best by Nicholas Sparks. His other titles are too sappy and formulaic. This one is good, though. A very touching read. Very romantic. If you want to believe that true love exists, and that it can overcome everything, even the frailties of human memory, then read this book. It might even make you cry a bit.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by aaron
I think that this is a masterpeace. I have never been much into reading until I picked up this book now I am hooked on Sparks

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Lerm
This book reminded me greatly of my first love, whom is my husband. It is a true love story and was a very enjoyable, short read. I believe it is the perfect book to read on a quiet Saturday afternoon.

Rated 3 of 5 of 5 by Alexei
I'm 15. I read this book as a part of my English class at school. I loved the end a lot. It makes you think - very unexpected. However, the whole book is more or less predictable and is a simple and boring love story... a girl might like it.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by m
This book is amazing. It is the best novel i have ever read. Anybody who doesnt read this is truely missing out. Noah and Allies love story is truely remarkable.

Rated 4 of 5 of 5 by Tessa
The book was overall, good. I might even rate it a 3.5. Nicholas Sparks is a timeless writer, who has written many books luminous with aspiration, imagery, and allusion. I was quite disapointed however, after completeing this novel. Maybe it was attributed to the high praises it received, raising my standards. I did not think it was as well written as his other stories, although it captures the essence of love, hope, and "forever." The plot of the story is beautiful, but I feel as though it was a bit "choppy" and unorganized. None the less, it was a good book--not great. Good. His other books are good reads too. Try Karen Kingsburry as well.
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