Set in North Carolina in the late 1950s, this is a deeply moving story of two people discovering love for the first time and the changes this inevitably has on their lives.
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In the prologue to his latest novel, Nicholas Sparks makes the rather presumptuous pledge "first you will smile, and then you will cry," but sure enough, he delivers the goods. With his calculated ability to throw your heart around like a yo-yo (try out his earlier Message in the Bottle or The Notebook if you really want to stick it to yourself), Sparks pulls us back to the perfect innocence of a first love.
In 1958 Landon Carter is a shallow but well-meaning teenager who spends most of his time hanging out with his friends and trying hard to ignore the impending responsibilities of adulthood. Then Landon gets roped into acting the lead in the Christmas play opposite the most renowned goody two-shoes in town: Jamie Sullivan. Against his best intentions and the taunts of his buddies, Landon finds himself falling for Jamie and learning some central lessons in life.
Like John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany, Sparks maintains a delicate and rarely seen balance of humor and sentiment. While the plot may not be the most original, this boy-makes-good tearjerker will certainly reel in the fans. Look for a movie starring beautiful people or, better yet, snuggle under the covers with your tissues nearby and let your inner sap run wild. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'Sparks achieves the unlikely feat of making the predictable enjoyable, especially the faithful recording of period detail' -- Good Book Guide
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sadly I was one of those people who watched the movie before the book so I knew the story line before I read it. However it still floored me reducing me to tears by the end.
This is one of those rare books for people my age, it is such an innocent and beautiful story that really inspires and gives you hope that true love can still exist.
It tells the story of Landon Carter, a popular rich kid who flys through school on his looks, charm and popular connections. Jamie Sulliven is everything he laughed at with his friends. She carried a Bible everywhere, she worked at the orphanage and of course she was nutorious for her 'stylish' brown sweater. This beautiful story throw these two unlikely people together and tells a moral far beyond anything you could have hoped for from the cover. Jamie turns Landon from a naive, aimless boy to a strong and caring man, breaking your heart in the process.
This book warns you from the start that it will make you cry and it certainly will. It made me laugh, grin, gasp, cry and above all feel hope that there is such a good book with a wonderful message in the world.
Do not be fooled, this book will look normal and predictable but it is so much more, it is a lesson and a treasure that I will keep for the rest of my life. It is more than a romance its a truth and one I would recommend to anyone. Any sex any age you'll love it and you'll smile through your tears till the very last word.
And if you aren't into reading please watch the movie. It is equally as amazing but with mino difeerences however it still floors you and challenges you in a way that movies haven't done fpr a long time.
Words cant truly express how wonderful this book is, it is one of my favourite books by Sparks and if you decide against it then you've made a mistake.
Bravo, bravo.
This is one of those rare books for people my age, it is such an innocent and beautiful story that really inspires and gives you hope that true love can still exist.
It tells the story of Landon Carter, a popular rich kid who flys through school on his looks, charm and popular connections. Jamie Sulliven is everything he laughed at with his friends. She carried a Bible everywhere, she worked at the orphanage and of course she was nutorious for her 'stylish' brown sweater. This beautiful story throw these two unlikely people together and tells a moral far beyond anything you could have hoped for from the cover. Jamie turns Landon from a naive, aimless boy to a strong and caring man, breaking your heart in the process.
This book warns you from the start that it will make you cry and it certainly will. It made me laugh, grin, gasp, cry and above all feel hope that there is such a good book with a wonderful message in the world.
Do not be fooled, this book will look normal and predictable but it is so much more, it is a lesson and a treasure that I will keep for the rest of my life. It is more than a romance its a truth and one I would recommend to anyone. Any sex any age you'll love it and you'll smile through your tears till the very last word.
And if you aren't into reading please watch the movie. It is equally as amazing but with mino difeerences however it still floors you and challenges you in a way that movies haven't done fpr a long time.
Words cant truly express how wonderful this book is, it is one of my favourite books by Sparks and if you decide against it then you've made a mistake.
Bravo, bravo.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Having missed the film at the cinema i decided to read the book instead, i am so glad that i did as it is one of the best and saddest books i have ever read and i can't wait for it to come out on video. A walk to remember follows Landon Carter as he remember back to when he was seventeen and how Jamie Sullivan changed his life. Landon needs a date to a dance and as student body president he can't go alone so he asks the daughter of local Baptist minister Hegbert Sullivan Jamie. As repayment Jamie as Landon to star opposite her in her father's christmas play. Landon learns about life and love and not to judge people on popularity.
The ending of this book is one of the saddest i've ever read. Never having cried over a book before I was crying buckets and i just had to read it again.
The ending of this book is one of the saddest i've ever read. Never having cried over a book before I was crying buckets and i just had to read it again.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Yadn
Format:Paperback
Wow, what a book! I didn't know anything about this book when I picked it up and started reading, just thinking it to be another soppy love-story written for women. But, blimey, was I taken in! The author really sets the picture and the way it's been written you are drawn into thinking you actually know these people and you really start to care for them. And personally I wasn't expecting that tragic ending at all (sure the author hints something is wrong, but I didn't guess what) which made it all the harder as the characters' emotions are beatifully and painfully described. There were points near the end where I actually had to put the book down to compose myself before I started reading again - and that's hard for a man in his 20's to admit!! It certainly hasn't happened before! I strongly recommend you read this book, if possible with an open heart and mind - it may affect you more than you think possible.
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Love it
I bought it for my sister and she loves it and for the price it was good , it didn't take long to come
Published 9 days ago by Emma Beedall
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Pure Romance
Good storyline, very emotional. Sparks at his best. A really captivating short story which spans the decades and will touch everyone.
Published 20 days ago by lorraine shields
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excellent
excellent book i could not put it down, bit sad too...story of a young teenage couple who fell in love..
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Katy Reeve
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Not up to standard!
This story is not up to the great standard of Nicholas' other books. I feel it has no real depth and I didn't feel any connection with the characters the way I usually do with his... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mazda
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Very good
Very good story, really enjoyed it. Nicholas writes very emotional stories and this was no exception. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sarah
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Bit dull
Lovely story, though a bit boring.. think I made the mistake of watching the film first and definitely preferred that!
Published 1 month ago by Kayleigh Jayne Mitchell
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This book will make you cry, trust me.
I love love love this book. It makes you laugh, it makes you cry! absolute tear jacker! I could not put it down and read it withing 24 hours from purchasing.
Published 2 months ago by Zuz
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Easy read
A very quick easy read, reflects real life joys and tragedies. A very pleasant little story but a bit abrupt in the ending
Published 2 months ago by A. Timms
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
This is a good book. It did look as though it had been used before when it was sent to me, a bit grubby and I like to keep my books pristeen so bit of a disappointment
Published 3 months ago by Bertie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Brought tears to my eyes, an amazing and inspirational book. Couldn't put it down. It is a sad but happy story.
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