A Book You'll Always Remember

A Walk To Remember is by far one of the best books I've ever read. As soon as I started reading, I fell in love with it. Nicholas Sparks does a wonderful job; he truly knows how to touch your heart.

This book starts out with a young man and woman who are complete opposites. Landon's a rebel and Jamie's a goody-goody. Landon says, "Jamie had never been on my social calendar, she wasn't exactly what I called attractive either." Throughout the story Landon and Jamie end up spending time together. Landon looks beyond Jamie's looks and sees that she is a wonderful person. They end up falling in love. We now find Landon and Jamie both saying, "I love you." to each other. It has a great tragic ending that will keep you reaching for the tissues all night long.

I'm not big into reading, but I found with this book, I had trouble putting it down. It has touched my heart in a special way that I won't soon forget. I encourage everyone to read this book. Sparks' story will remain in your heart forever.

great book

ANSWER THIS QUESTION
do you enjoy
A. reading books
B. watching movies better?
THOSE WHO ANSWERED A. read the book first, it was a GREAT book (though i watched the movie first so i didnt think it was the BEST)
THOSE WHO ANSWERED B. watch the movie first (as i did...not even knowing there was a book)

the movie was my favorite movie in the world. However, when i read the book, i was slightly dissapointed (so different)
its ur choice which you should watch/read first. I persononly LOVED the movie, i would suggest watching the movie first, becasue i know most people need a great love story that is different than the tyical predictable love story. if you enjoy the movie/book i would highly suggest reading SARAH DESSEN'S books. THE MOVIE AND BOOK WERE BOTH GREAT, GET THE BOTH, BUT BE SURE IN WHICH ONE YOU WANT TO LIKE MORE WHEN YOU CHOOSE WHICH TO WATCH/READ FIRST!

A highly predictable book

This is the first book I read by Nicholas Spark, after hearing many good reviews, and many translation of his work to movie screen. I pick this as the first book because of its size, a bit longer than 200 pages, so that I can finish it in 2 days.
I must say I am disappointed (not a bit, but quite a lot). Not only the plot was HIGHLY predictable, I don't think it is good on character development.
In Hong Kong, such similar themes have been repeated in the movies in the 50-60s . About 10 years ago, we had a movie called "C'est La Vie Mon Cherie" with similar theme, but with a much much much moving plot, much much much better characters. The female lead earned a best female actress award in the HK Movie Acadamy Award.

I know this review may piss some of the fans of the author, but I will keep on reading one or two more of his books to see whether I can change my mind.