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Summary: The magic of this book will embrace your heart.
Review: Nicholas Sparks shows how the magic of the words sealed in a bottle have the power to change the course of a life. This novel is a carefully and lovingly crafted work. Read Message In a Bottle and let the words touch your heart.
Bravo Mr. Sparks
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Summary: Get out the Kleenex and a good bottle of wine!
Review: Intrigued by the title, I decided to give it a try. And much to my pleasure, I found it a book difficult to put down. Having been raised on the beaches of California, I found Spark's descriptive ocean prose soothingly accurate - smelling the saltwater, I could feel the ocean breez on my face as I read. Impressing are Spark's storytelling abilities - he leads you through the story, successfully building the relationship between Teresa and Garrett, never divulging to much to soon. Because each character is realisticly vunerable, I found myeslf 'willing' them to be together. I also got a kick our of Garrett's dad, Jeb. He was humorous and lent a defining balance to the story. Message In A Bottle is for anybody who has ever loved and lost . . .and wanted to love again!
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Summary: I Enjoyed this Book!
Review: I do not like to compare books by an author to his author books. This is a prime example. I loved "The Notebook" and I loved "Message in a bottle". Both had their own endearing qualities. As I read MIAB, I thought to myself what it must be like to find a man who could write such as Garrett! I fell in love with him myself! Enjoy, but please don't compare it to "The Notebook".
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Summary: Not even close
Review: I was so disappointed at the lack of passion and depth in this novel compared to the Notebook (which I absolutely loved and cried over). It was predictable and unbelievable (who really dreams each night about what they want to dream about). The last 20 pages were the only saving grace.
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Summary: Horrible
Review: Combine the movie "The Titanic" with the curse of the Kennedy Family and you have "A Message in a Bottle". This book uses these type of tactics to claim the readers emotions.The book is slow with undeveloped characters. If you're too happy(?), read this book because it will definitly bring you down a few notches.
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Summary: Just as good as his first!!
Review: I believe that MIAB was just as good as The Notebook, if not better, because it was longer and I could spend more time reading a book that totally shut all of the bad stuff in this world out. I wish that Nicholas Sparks could write a book every week and have them published just as fast, but I'm also glad he doesn't, because I would never get anything else done. As soon as I got done with The Notebook, I went to the bookstore and asked about MIAB, but was told that it would not be available until May. I had the store reserve me a copy. Feeling that they didn't call me quick enough to let me know that it was in, I saw a copy in another store and bought it in a heartbeat. I went home from that store and I don't believe much got done until I finished it, of course with tears rolling down my face.
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Summary: As Good As The Notebook
Review: This novel was a complete fulfillment of everything expected. The notebook was a wonderful story of love and so was this; but with a little more "umph". The story is easy reading and can be enjoyed in a few sittings. But, dont' be fooled; it is definately a sob-story. Although it glamorizes relationships and gives hint of a romance that in the world is rear; it is something that everyone should search for. Everyone that has ever been in love, lost a love, or is a romantic should read this tender tale. It is comparable to not only The Notebook, but also other love stories such as Bridges of Madison County or Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend, both by Robert James Waller. Sparks has many similarities to Waller in his style, and if someone, enjoys Waller, it is a given they will love Sparks. Enjoy this one alone on the beach if possible; it will definately be worth the time.
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Summary: WOW! Loved it.
Review: This book was everything a good read should be, yet the ending was not predictable like many reads of the genre. Great job Mr. Sparks, I look forward to your next project.
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Summary: Not The Notebook, but....
Review: The problem with following up a largely successful second novel is that whatever follows will be compared to it until novel number three comes along to set the record straight. I'm guilty as charged for comparing #2 to #1. I loved The Notebook and was captured heart and soul by its emotion and sincerity. I *believed* it. Message in a Bottle, to me, was a quick, enjoyable read. I wanted to keep reading it just to find out how it would progress. Yet, I found it predictable (of course when she tracks him down this total stranger who's message she found in a bottle on a beach, they'll fall madly in love) and unbelievable (would one really travel 1000 miles and have such luck finding someone who's first name is the only thing one knows about them?) I guess I am a romantic, which is why the ending surprised, disappointed and satisfied (yes, both disappointed and satisfied, in that order) me. This did not end all neat and tidy as a diehard romantic would hope and come to expect. I didn't experience the emotional draining that The Notebook caused me, but I'll recommend MIAB to my bookworm friends. It's a great summer read.
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Summary: A Hard Act to Follow
Review: Having loved The Notebook and Sparks' unique and beautiful way with words, I found myself embarrassed for him while reading this trite book. The most interesting character was Jeb (Garrett's father) who spouted wisdom and wit worth reading. The story line was predictable, too wordy and, as I said before, embarrassing. One part in particular, when Theresa's best friend, Debbie, suggested she go on the trip to get more exposure for her career (after encouraging Theresa's and Garrett's relationship to this point) was out of character. I am sorry to say I didn't cry, because I love books that let me cry. I'm trying to think of one thing I got out of the book -- Sparks does have a way with words, but the plot was shallow and the water too deep.
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