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The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

by Nicholas Sparks
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  • First Published:
  • Oct 1, 1996, 214 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Dec 1999, 226 pages
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Shauhn

Excellent. I loved, loved, loved it. It's has such a sad but romantic storyline.
Mandy

I loved this book.. it shows everlasting love and that you'll forget your first love....
kristen NY

This book was amazing, I personally am in a relationship that started similar to the novels, and it gave me hope, and excitement for the future of love!
ruth c magadan

the most poignant love stories that you'l ever read
Amy N

I read this book while on an airplane to visit my best friend with my new boyfriend. My heart pounded and I cried as if this was my life. The writing in this book is excellent. The reader feels as though they are in the book. I loved this book. Excellent Excellent.
Amy

This is the best love story ever....I cried my eyes out reading the book and watching the movie!
Misty

I don't like to read much but this book is undoubtedly a brilliant book....... The book never lost my interest not even for a second
age-19
Vickii

it was really good. i cried and cried and cried.. the movie is awsome as well... the characters are so good and while reading the book, you feel like you were right there watching it all happen.

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