Showing posts with label Nicholas Sparks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nicholas Sparks. Show all posts

Thursday, October 3, 2013

The Notebook

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

I have to admit, I’m not a fan of Nicholas Sparks. I had previously read “The Notebook” and couldn’t get through it. I decided to try again, thinking maybe I would have a different opinion. Nope. I still hated it.

I don’t enjoy his writing style. In my opinion, he creates one-dimensional characters. This book, in particular, has no depth of emotion. What it has is superficial sappiness. Yuck. 

Usually a book is always better than the movie. In this case the movie is much better.

I have tortured myself enough trying to like something by Sparks. This was my last attempt. If you like one of his books, you will probably like them all…

Friday, May 25, 2012

The Last Song

I was not a fan of “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks. It was decent, but lacking in character development.

The writing is simplistic. Also, there are too many conflicts fighting for attention. I did not like the way the story lines were wrapped up (or not wrapped up). Young readers may enjoy this one.