A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of A Walk to Remember
Book Review: A Forgettable Walk
Summary: 1 Stars
If I could've given this book less than one star, I would have. I saw the movie before I read the book, and loved it. It brought tears to my eyes, and now I know it's because of the talent of the two teen leads. The book? It has cookie-cutter characters, plot as slow as molasses, is filled with manipulative platitudes, and is unbelievably dull. I felt no emotion at all about these characters. As a writing instructor, I've read better novels from beginning writers who instinctively know how to plot a book better than this.
I don't understand why books like this hit the best-seller list. There are thousands of better romance writers out there that are unrecgonized. Me, for one. Not that this book could be, by any stretch of imagination, called a romance. This is a prime example of how the gender of a novelist determines the success of a book in the marketplace. If this book had been written by a woman, I have no doubt it would've gone straight to the remainder bins.
Carole Bellacera
Author of Understudy
Book Review: A Must Read!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a beautiful love story. I saw the movie first and was unsure that I wanted to read the book and have it ruin the movie for me. It seems more often than not the book is better. It wasn't and I now love them both. I would recommend this book for Jr. High students up to adults. There is no content unsuitable for the YA.Book Review: A Sweet Love Story
Summary: 3 Stars
"A Walk To Remember" was my first exposure to Nicholas Sparks, but it was the movie, not the book. I absolutely adored the movie and I can watch it over and over, and cry, and cry again. Finally, I read the book, just to see how it differed from the movie. It was a disappointment. Yes, it was a sweet love story, and keep the kleenex handy, but I've come to learn that Sparks' writing style really doesn't change from book to book. The story is about a typical teenager who discovers the inner beauty of an unpopular, overprotected girl and falls in love with her. The characters are well-developed but what annoys me the most about all of Sparks' books are the long, drawn out self reflection of feelings and emotions (I like him/her, does he/she like me...well, he/she seems to like me...)
I've seen all of his movies (including "Message In A Bottle", "The Notebook" and "Nights in Rodanthe") and loved them all. After I found out they were all books by Nicholas Sparks, I decided I'd better start reading, that they had to be good!!! So, now I've read half a dozen or so, and the more I read them, the more I dislike his style of writing. These books are nothing more than modern-day Harlequin romances. Predictable and, well, boring. Most of the women in the books are very annoying and makes me wonder why on earth any man would put up with them. And Sparks uses the same phrases from book to book and more than once in a book. If I read "she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear", one more time...
I'm currently listening to "At First Sight" on audiobook. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to finish it, then I'm done with Nicholas Sparks. I'll watch the movies because they're good chick flicks.
Book Review: A Teenager's Quest for Love
Summary: 5 Stars
A strong character keeps this story about the power of live moving right along. Everyone can relate to this story, which will touch your heart.Book Review: A Walk To Remember
Summary: 5 Stars
Wonderful love story!! Have your Kleenex ready for sure, but you won't be sorry you read this sweet, lovely book.