- Mass Market Paperback: 317 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0446618314
- ISBN-13: 978-0446618311
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 2.3 x 17.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,693,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Will have you weeping for the joy and tragedy of it all' - Daily Mail 'A page-turner . . . Sparks's fans won't be disappointed' - Glamour 'Deeply moving, beautifully written' - Booklist 'Very moving' - Closer 'Sparks's writing is superb' - Woman 'Worth spending a night with' - People 'Moving' - Daily Express 'Sparks addresses the difficulties and struggles of people adjusting to sharing their intimate lives' - Irish News 'Sparks writes with a depth of feeling and a tenderness rarely seen in male authors, and at times he brought tears of both joy and sadness to my eyes' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'Written with real affection and honesty' - Southern Daily Echo 'Every now and then you stumble across an extraordinary book that at first appears like countless others, but then you read it and are amazed at the treasure hidden within' - New York Sunday Post 'Sparks engrosses readers from the first page to the last. He breathes life into his likeable yet imperfect characters and crafts a novel that tugs at the heartstrings' - Romantic Times 'Extremely powerful' - Borders.com 'First-rate . . . Such well-turned books establish him as a writer of skill and persuasiveness, with a particular knack for wry, well-rounded characterisations' - Amazon.co.uk 'Nicholas Sparks writes with a depth and sincerity that have awarded him many fans' - Lovereading.co.uk 'Sparks achieves the unlikely feat of making the predictable enjoyable, especially the faithful recording of period detail' - Good Book Guide 'Snuggle up with Nicholas Sparks' latest offering and be swept away. Make sure you've got tissues at the ready for this smashing weepy from a master of the genre' She magazine 'We have a soft spot for Nicholas Sparks . . . his stories are a reminder of the man we wish our boyfriends could be (4 stars)' Heat 'They don't come better than this . . . an irresistible will-they-won't-they that will reel you in' Glamour 'Set to be a bestseller' Good Housekeeping
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Travis Parker is a good-hearted man with lots of friends, but he's never found the right woman. His complaint? They all depend on him too much for choices.
Life quickly changes for Travis when irate Gabby Holland, his next-door neighbor, barges into his life to complain about his dog. One thing leads to another, and the two spend an increasingly compatible weekend together that leads to mutual appreciation.
Many years later, something unexpected happens that forces Travis to make one of those decisions that none of us ever want to make. I can't tell you more without spoiling the story.
It's a very bizarre book in terms of structure . . . less than bare bones. You spend most of the book on having two people become acquainted in a few days and then fast forward into one point in the future. It's like reading two acts of a five act play (the first and last). I would have enjoyed the book a lot more if it had covered more ground in the book, rather than in my head.
I also didn't like the ending all that much. I won't say more.
If you are a big Nicholas Sparks fan, you'll probably enjoy the book . . . but don't expect anything special except in terms of the ways he describes Travis as a model for men to emulate . . . and women to appreciate.
Be patient, kind, and considerate . . . always.
Life quickly changes for Travis when irate Gabby Holland, his next-door neighbor, barges into his life to complain about his dog. One thing leads to another, and the two spend an increasingly compatible weekend together that leads to mutual appreciation.
Many years later, something unexpected happens that forces Travis to make one of those decisions that none of us ever want to make. I can't tell you more without spoiling the story.
It's a very bizarre book in terms of structure . . . less than bare bones. You spend most of the book on having two people become acquainted in a few days and then fast forward into one point in the future. It's like reading two acts of a five act play (the first and last). I would have enjoyed the book a lot more if it had covered more ground in the book, rather than in my head.
I also didn't like the ending all that much. I won't say more.
If you are a big Nicholas Sparks fan, you'll probably enjoy the book . . . but don't expect anything special except in terms of the ways he describes Travis as a model for men to emulate . . . and women to appreciate.
Be patient, kind, and considerate . . . always.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of my fave films is 'The Notebook' so popped into my local library to borrow a copy for my jollies. They didn't have it in BUT they did have this,'The Choice' so I borrowed it.
My usual choice of reading is chick lit - I worship at the altar of Chris Manby, Sophie Kinsella and Jill Mansell, so I was intrigued to see what I would make of this, and you know what? It ain't half bad!
I'm always a bit sceptical about reading books written by men - what do they know about shopping, shoes and relationships?? Nicholas Sparks has converted me though. So okay, there isn't much shopping and shoes, but he writes about relationships with feeling and insight. He could almost be a bird! The story is a tad predictable, but at the end, it really had me guessing (although that could be because I'm not very intuative!) Very easy and relaxing to read, ideal for long, hot summer nights with a glass of chilled wine in one hand and a bar of chocolate in the other.
Nicholas, I salute you, and I shall continue to read more of your fab novels. 'The Notebook' should be in my local library this Wednesday - I am counting down the hours.
My usual choice of reading is chick lit - I worship at the altar of Chris Manby, Sophie Kinsella and Jill Mansell, so I was intrigued to see what I would make of this, and you know what? It ain't half bad!
I'm always a bit sceptical about reading books written by men - what do they know about shopping, shoes and relationships?? Nicholas Sparks has converted me though. So okay, there isn't much shopping and shoes, but he writes about relationships with feeling and insight. He could almost be a bird! The story is a tad predictable, but at the end, it really had me guessing (although that could be because I'm not very intuative!) Very easy and relaxing to read, ideal for long, hot summer nights with a glass of chilled wine in one hand and a bar of chocolate in the other.
Nicholas, I salute you, and I shall continue to read more of your fab novels. 'The Notebook' should be in my local library this Wednesday - I am counting down the hours.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When i first looked at the cover in my local library, I was intrigued. I read the blurb and thought I might as well give it a try. I've never read any of Nicholas Sparks' stuff before, but I'd certainly heard of The Notebook and A Walk To Remember due to them being favorite films among my friends.
Reading it, I found that it was very lightweight and does not require a lot of concentration. The story was pretty predictable, but it was well worth reading. You can relate to the main characters, Gabby and Trevor, because they are very true to life characters.
It has encouraged me to read more of the author's books. A great summer book!
Reading it, I found that it was very lightweight and does not require a lot of concentration. The story was pretty predictable, but it was well worth reading. You can relate to the main characters, Gabby and Trevor, because they are very true to life characters.
It has encouraged me to read more of the author's books. A great summer book!
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First ever encounter with Nicholas Spark
really, really, love and enjoyed the book, i cried i was angry, i had all the emotion which all encourage me to read more, its definitely a page turner I've never read books by... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Nakua
Great read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, unlike other Nicholas Sparks books, this is far more light hearted! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Farida Mulla
keeping hope alive
the book is split 2 parts. first part tells the story of travis and gabby who start out as neighbours but as time goes by and one special weekend they become a couple. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lindymck
great read
as always i love Nicholas Sparks novels ever since watching a walk to remember and the notebook, i have been adicted to bhis novels - his books are so compelling and so diferent... Read more
Published 18 months ago by SP
the choice
make the choice and read this.
it's another of the brilliant nicholas sparks stories that get to you.
it's another of the brilliant nicholas sparks stories that get to you.
Published 21 months ago by L
In hindsight, my choice should have been to read something better...
I've not read too many of Sparks' other novels before- aside from `The Notebook' and `A walk to remember,' coincidentally both of which have been made into brilliant, albeit... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nicola F (Nic)
Not Sparks at his best
I have read some beautiful books by Nicholas Sparks but this one didn't grab me at all. The relationship between Gabby and Travis at the beginning was repetetive and tedious, I... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2009 by DubaiReader
groans not tears
The Choice
This book only gets the minimum one star from me because I did manage to finish it.Far from reducing me to tears it brought forth groans. Read more
This book only gets the minimum one star from me because I did manage to finish it.Far from reducing me to tears it brought forth groans. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Mrs. S. I. Bourne
loveley but not Sparks' best
Thoroughly enjoyable read - yes predicatable and not his best yet but still beautifully written romance and devotion.
Published on 27 Aug 2008 by Jules
Could do better
I've been aware of Nicolas Sparks since my teenage years and distinctly remember devouring A Walk to Remember on a Greek beach the summer I graduated from school. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2008 by rhian_eve
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