Walk to Remember, A

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I was previously unfamiliar with Mr. Sparks work, but the cover caught my attention and I thought I'd try it out. Two things caught me by surprise in this book. The first is that I found myself wanting to hit the kid (Landon) over the head with a rolling pin and inform him that he was falling in love. I actually found it refreshing for the author to NOT spell it out for us. Some might call this predictable, but I really enjoyed "walking" with Landon on his journey of discovery. The second was Sparks' courage as he approached the ending. The end was gutsy. Kudos.

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Summary: Doesn't Live up to Previous Novels
Review: To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I was eagarly awaiting the arrival of A Walk to Remember, having devoured Mr. Spark's previous two works. I did read this all in one sitting, thinking that this had to get better. Unfortunately, it didn't. The story seemed to sappy and sugary sweet, and did not ring true. The plot was entirely too predictable, especially if I can figure it out. The characters were stereotypical and shallow. It just seemed like Mr. Sparks was trying too hard this time. In 1958, 17 year old Landon Carter is just trying to get by. His father is a US Congressman who has high hopes for his son. Landon's friends are the wrong side of the tracks crowd who don't understand when he befriends Jamie Sullivan, a girl from his drama class who carries a bible wherever she goes and is the minister's daughter. Landon's senior class is responsible for putting on the Christmas play this year and Jamie convinces Landon to take the lead role to make the play special, for she is to play the lead opposite him. What then happens is of course the obvious, they fall in love, and of course, the obvious, Jamie has a secret, that when revealed will change the course of Landon's life forever. I urge you to read Mr. Sparks' other 2 books, The Notebook, and Message in a Bottle instead. These two were wonderful books, probably the only books that I have ever cried at.

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Summary: Moved
Review: Forget that the book is predictable and that you can guess early on what the story is about. This book moved me in a way that I cannot explain or justify. It was not the typical type of book that I am usually drawn to (which, incidentally, is nonfiction). I found this story to be both spiritual and touching; yet simply written with a clear and forceful message. Message delivered.

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Summary: A simple love story
Review: If you are looking for page turning suspense, edge of your seat expectations of what is to come, DON'T read this book. If you want to curl up in a chair, finish a book in one evening, enjoy a coming of age love story, & if you are old enough to remember that first love & still like to dream about it once in a while, then READ this book. Once again Sparks touches our heart in a subtle warm way, waking our feelings & emotions. What a glorious change from intensity!

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Summary: Way to Predictable!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Sparks other works - The Notebook and Message in a Bottle. I was however disappointed with a Walk to Remember as I found it lacked depth and was extremely predictable.

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Summary: Really good but I feel as if his endings are all the same...
Review: I have been a big fan of Sparks since he wrote The Notebook. His books are well written and usually have a good story. However, all of his books basically have the same ending. If you have been a long fan of him you know what I'm talking about. This book I thought was really good though. It was a good Christmas story and helps with people who are dealing with death. It really has many good messages. Everyone could probably relate to a girl like Jamie. But if you like heart warming love stories this is a good book for you. Keep a box of tissues handy.

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Summary: A Walk to Remember
Review: Nicholas Sparks did it again. It is a beautifully written account of first love. As with his other books you definitely need tissues. Other people said it was predictable. Yes, it was but you did not know exactly how Landon was going to handle it. It's well worth the read.

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Summary: A Book to Remember
Review: I enjoyed A Walk to Remember. It was another triumph for Nicholas Sparks. I becamed hooked on his novels with The Notebook. I know I will become involved with the characters and I also know that I will end up with a box of Kleenex before I finish. The characters are slightly predictable but they are real as well. If you liked The Notebook or Message in a Bottle you will also like A Walk to Remember. My sister has mixed feelings about the book, she didn't like it as well as the others but I was satisfied with the story and will probably read it again, which is an indication of a good read.

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Summary: Freshman English
Review: I bought this book on the strength of his earlier work. The story is totally predictable from page 40 onward. Characters are one dimensional. Not worth the time and effort. If you have the instincts to determine if its raining when your shoes are wet then you can figure out this story in about 15 minutes. It is simplistic drivel .

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Summary: A Walk to Remember
Review: A Walk to Remember is a great book. It is easy to understand for readers who cannot read complicated things. THis book is for people who love to read romance novels. THis book is about two characters who struggle to keep their love from falling apart. I envy their love because no matter what happens, they will be holding on to each other. Even though one of them has to go away, they still love each other and will keep loving each other. The two main characters are Jamie Sullivan and Landon Carter. These two main characters cross their path in school. They know each other but they don't talk to each other because of their person status. Jamie is an outcast while Landon worry about what other people thinks. On the beginning of the story, Landon ask Jamie to go with him to the dance. From that day on everything seem to go well, until one day there is a tragedy. I recommend to people to read this book.