Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (Unabridged)

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Summary: A so-so book...
Review: The mushy parts were too mushy & the tragic part was too tragic for my taste. It was readable, and with Patterson's short choppy chapters it goes fast, but that's about the best I can say about it!! Read it if you like sappy stories.

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Summary: A definate suprise...
Review: I was amazed and suprised at this book...it takes you through a large range of emotions. I was truly angry while reading the beginning of the novel, only to find myself sobbing and smiling at the end. Mr. Patterson definately did a wonderful job.

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Summary: I LOVED IT
Review: I've only read Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas twice at this time, but found it to be about a 3 hour read and both times, came away loving it. Initially I was a little confused about who was who and what was what. But the writing makes it easy to continue, and I was soo glad I didn't give up. An ultimate love story, tragedy and thankfully, a wonderfully happy ending. I want more!

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Summary: Run and buy this book!
Review: Then, purchase a BIG box of tissues and prepare to be transported into the story. Once finished you'll love your children more fiercely than ever.

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Summary: Sweet but Sad
Review: Katie Wilkinson fell in love with Matt Harrison, a repairman. She was extremely happy, until Matt told her he could not be with her anymore. Katie's heart broke, and she could not understand why she was dumped. But she finally begins to understand when Matt sends her a diary, called Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas. It was by a mother to her son, Nicholas. And Suzanne was Matt's wife before she died. After reading the diary, Katie realizes the reason for her having been dumped. Still, she went to look for Matt, but couldn't find him-until the day he came back to her. They got married, and once again Katie was happy.
I enjoyed this book because of the diary. I have never read about anything that had a diary involved-one that told of the answers-the key to unlocking something queer. It is almost like a mystery romance, and not a dumb fairy tale where the prince finds the princess and they live happily ever after. This story is more like the princess trying unsuccessfully to find her missing/gone prince who dumped her for no reason. And she is aided by a diary that comes to her. But she still cannot find her prince, and finally the prince comes back to her. Then do they live happily ever after.
My favorite part of the story is when Katie went to Martha's Vinyard to find Matt and she doesn't. Martha's Vinland seems like a wonderful place to be-peaceful and windy, a small community where everyone knows everyone else. When she visits Suzanne's and Nicholas's graves and she realizes that she would have liked Suzanne. That is so nice-usually girls and women don't like the rivals of their men. But Katie realizes Suzanne is such a gentle person. It is also the part when Katie sees Melanie Boone. I like Melanie because she seems like a sweet friend to have and be comforted by. Altogether, had I been Katie, it is a scene I would like to remember.

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Summary: Magnificent Book - A MUST READ!!
Review: This book was so good - I read it in about 4 hours and have told everyone I know about it. It's heartwarming, though provoking and I absolutely could not put it down! It changed my outlook on life and I cherish my family more than ever.

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Summary: Good Read for Irving fans
Review: As a die-hard fan of John Irving and the ilk of sad, exploratory, and introspective novels that showcase characters over plot, I found this book and the characters richly developed. Not quite at the level of a Cider House Rules, it nonetheless captured (and kept) my attention the entire way through. I will definitely read more Patterson after reading this book. I am sure many will find the book a bit "mushy" or romantic, so make sure you can endure a good helping of romance before picking it up.

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Summary: Schmaltz at it's best...
Review: I read and really enjoyed James Patterson's book. I was given the book by a dear friend who just loved it and passed it on to me. I agree that the book does indeed impart some very heavy life lessons on what is really important in life and where our priorities should lie. My daughter lost her husband in his 30's to a heart attack 2 years ago and knowing what she has gone through makes this litany of learning a joy to my eyes and somewhat of a cathartic to my soul. You must pick up the shattered glass and move on with your life. I especially love the lessons of the 5 balls. What a classy way for the author to get is point across. Kudos to Patterson.

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Summary: one the best book ive read
Review: This is one of the best books ive read in a long time. I spend alot of time reading anything i can get my hands on and although i enjoy reading its been awhile since i can honestly say WOW that was an awesome book that i would highly reccomend. Ive read all of Pattersons books and likes them. This one is dirrerent in that its not the suspense type he usually writes.However i wish he would write more like this one its by far my favorite. If you have ever truly been in love in you life time and/or have ever felt loss then you will love this book. However if you have never been in love then you wont relate, simple as that.

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Summary: Cor ny, cor ny, cor ny!
Review: Although this book did keep some interest to read it fairly quickly; I still thought it was the corniest book I ever did read. It is about a mother writing to her son, a mere baby; yet she is writing about the first time she and his father were passionate. What child would want to read about their parents doing that?????? He continually wrote one particular line: Suzanne, Nicholas, and Matt forever. I felt like I was reading some highschool yearbook. I couldn't get over the fact that a man wrote all this mushy nonsense. The only reason I did not give this only one star was because it wasn't completely boring; just not very good either. I do not recommend this book unless you enjoy a dorky kind of mushy goofy romance.