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The Best of Me [Paperback]

Nicholas Sparks
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere (13 Oct 2011)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1847443214
  • ISBN-13: 978-1847443212
  • Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 2.1 x 24.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Pulls at the heartstrings Sunday Times It goes without saying that the 16th novel from this master of love stories will capture hearts once again... This story will tug at the heartstrings of Nicholas Sparks fans like never before OK! When you pick up a book by the author of teary heartbreakers such as The Notebook and The Last Song, you know you're in for an A-grade romantic read Cosmopolitan

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The new epic love story by the bestselling author of The Last Song and The Notebook

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Get the tissues ready 20 Oct 2011
By DizzyC
Format:Paperback
Dawson and Amanda shared first love. A love that was forbidden, not only by her parents, but by their lifestyle. Years later they are brought back together by the death of the only man who believed in them, Tuck.

As they reunite to say farewell to Tuck, a will they won't they story unfolds. Even after all these years, life is not straight forward. Dawson is looking over his shoulder knowing he is being hunted by his family and Amanda has the family back home to think of.
Can they rekindle their first love?

My first time with this author and I had high expectations.

I was rather intrigued to find out what the attraction was for fans of Nicholas Sparks' novels. I now know. Nicholas Sparks, male author of 16 romance novels knows what a woman wants....and delivers it beautifully in a love story.

The author writes an easy to read storyline but with passion that kept my attention until the end. I wasn't sure that this was going to be the tear-jerker I was expecting for the first half of the novel, but then all of a sudden it hit me and didn't stop until the very last page. It was worth the build up.

Get the tissues ready folks.

4.5 out of 5 for me!

Thank you, Sphere for sending me a review copy
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By Leah Graham TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
The Best of Me is a very different read to Safe Haven; something tells me that's true of all of Nicholas's novels. Despite all having a central theme of love, all of his book plots seem to be wildly different. It's impressive, actually, because most authors stick to a general formula for their books, but Nicholas doesn't and his plots range far and wide. The synopsis for The Best of Me doesn't give much away, as you can see above but it does rather sum the book up nicely as both Dawson and Amanda find themselves back in Oriental, their home town, after Tuck, a man they both knew well dies. Dawson and Amanda had been teenage sweethearts, torn apart because their lives were so far apart from each other and when they see each other again, it begs the question of just how deep their love really ran for each other way back when...

The Best of Me is only 292 pages long, which surprised me. That's not particularly long, and I was surprised to see how small it was when I got it. However, there's a lot packed into the novel and it's a really good read. I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed Safe Haven, but it was a solid 4 star read for me. I'm a total sucker for love that's star-crossed, for love that attracts opposition, so I was sucked in by Dawson and Amanda's love and by the way they didn't let their contrasting backgrounds come between them during that summer they spent together. I liked how the intervening years didn't change their feelings for each other, too, once they both came back to Oriental. I thought the entire novel was just so magical as Dawson and Amanda are reunited and they reconnect over the death of their friend.

I thought the interconnecting stories were also interesting - Dawson's cousins, Abee and Ted who were unhappy their cousin was back at Oriental, wanting to get back at him; Amanda's family, including her alcoholic husband Frank; the Bonner family, who are connected to Dawson; and the life story of the dead man, Tuck and his wife Clara. I found the way all the stories connected and were told were excellent and it really heightened my reading of the novel. I knew what was happening/going to happen with certain characters and it was interesting to watch it all play out while the characters were waiting to do what they were going to do. It was a very interesting novel, and I was particularly fascinated by Tuck's story. I loved how he had a hand in the novel despite the fact he died before we got to really know him.

The ending was a massive shock for me. As the book neared its end, I pretty much knew I wasn't going to get an ending that was going to please me. Despite the fact I knew how it was going to end pretty much as soon as I got to about 20 pages out, I truly wanted to stop reading so I didn't have to read it. It was a very bittersweet read and Nicholas Sparks knows how to keep you turning the pages - even when you don't really want to. The Best of Me was a very readable read, and one I liked reading. I liked the whole love on from the opposite side of the tracks, the tragedy of it all, and I couldn't help wondering just how different Dawson and Amanda's lives would have been had they stayed together as teenagers. (It certainly would have been a very different book...) I'd definitely recommend the book, I enjoyed reading it and I can definitely see this one becoming a movie, too. I can't wait to go back and read Sparks' backlog of books he's definitely an author I enjoy reading and The Best of Me was hugely enjoyable.
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Great value for money. 19 April 2012
By LJP87
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love Nicholas Sparks; he's one of my favourite authors. Buying his books from the high street shops can prove to be expensive, so I've now turned to Amazon to buy them as they are so much cheaper. For exactly the same book, I would have paid double in a high street store and all I had to do was wait for it to get delivered! I would recommend buying books on Amazon as they are so much cheaper and there is such a wide range in both paper back and hard back.
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Another Great Book by Nicholas Sparks !!
I am a BIG fan of Nicholas Sparks !! His books have never disappointed me !! "The Best of Me" will NOT disappoint !! I can't wait for his next book..
Published 1 month ago by Asofthrt2
The Best of Me
Got this book as a Christmas present had it finished within days. Heartwarming story of first love and how unforgetable it is regardless of age and time passed without seeing each... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ciara B
Five stars!
The Best of me is best book I have ever read! I couldn't put it down! I am fan of Nichola Spark's. His writing is beautiful story.
Published 2 months ago by Dimple
Disappointed
Nicholas Sparks is probably my favourite author. I have read all his books and generally struggle to put them down. This last book was so disappointing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jerseychickpunk
The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
This was another spactacular book from Nicholas Sparks.He keeps you on edge to the end and what an ending, fabulous.Each and every one of his books are well worth a read.
Published 3 months ago by Jeaniemc
Another awesome read
Having read other titles by this author , it seemed only right
To purchase this when it was released , I was not dissapointed.
I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Maggie G
Tearjerker!!
This novel is fantastic. But i am a fan of all the Nicholas Sparks novels. This one is slightly predictable at the end but still just as amazing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by CC92
Nicholas Sparks Reigns
As usual Nicholas Sparks never disappoints you. His writings are wonderful and so are the movies made from his books. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marie E. Hughes
Grips you to the end.
This book, like most of Nicholas Sparks books, is the same, yet completely different from the other's he has written. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tashi
Excellent Book
I have read all Nicholas Sparks books, and loved every one of them. The Best of Me is another EXCELLENT book.
Bring on the next book Nicholas. Can't wait.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. P. Lewis
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