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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Sad, but very good. (  )Tweellow | Jul 9, 2009 |   I was very disappointed in "Dear John". I guess I just have come to expect more out of Nicholas Sparks. I found the book to be predictable and boring for me. I loved his "Message in a Bottle" and "The Notebook" but I was just glad to get through this one. I'm glad Paul Newman isn't alive to read this little review. And that's all I have to say about that. (  )nannybebette | Apr 10, 2009 | This is a light and enjoyable novel, one that will give you a few hours escaping reality and plunging into a sappy and romantic fantasy. This is about army sergeant John Tyree narrating his love for Savannah Curtis, the girl of his dreams, and their relationship. It is the typical boy meet girl love story in the post 9/11 world. Boy goes to war and girl waits for him to finish his tour of duty. Here the specific war is not important, the author doesn't delve into the effects it had on his characters. When John re-enlists it weighs heavily on their relationship. Will their love survive..... This novel is a quick read; the characters are realistic enough and likable, the plot is very predictable and not complex. The story hovers around the ideals of love and how fragile it can be. Added are some unrealistic twists leading to appropriate sadness and some heart wrenching moments, bringing tears to your eyes. If you are a fan of soap opera, this book is for you. (  )Tigerpaw70 | Mar 2, 2009 | Just like Sparks' other novels, I like the way he writes this novel - with simplicity, clarity and truth that goes straight to the heart. A very sad tale of love, sacrifice and regret. ( )Gaia_26 | Jan 22, 2009 | I have read a number of Nicholas Sparks novels, and he tends to be hit-or-miss for me. This is one of his better novels. The theme of self-sacrifice is a powerful one in life, and this book portrays it well. ( )Joe24 | Jan 12, 2009 | 0.014 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0446528056, Hardcover)When Savannah Lynn Curtis comes into his life, John Tyree knows he is ready to turn over a new leaf. An angry rebel, he had enlisted in the army after high school, not knowing what else to do. Then, during a furlough, he meets the girl of his dreams. Savannah Lynn Curtis is attending college in North Carolina, working for Habitat for Humanity, and totally unprepared for the passionate attraction she feels for John Tyree. The attraction is mutual and quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah vowing to wait for John while he finishes his tour of duty, and John realizing that he's ready to settle down with the young woman who has captured his heart. Neither can foresee that 9/11 is about to change the world and will force John to risk every hope and dream that he's ever had. Like so many proud men and women, John must choose between love and country. And like all those left behind, Savannah must decide to wait or move on. How do we choose wisely? How can we face loss-without giving up on love? Now, when he finally returns to North Carolina, John will discover that loving Savannah will force him to make the hardest decision of his life. An extraordinary, moving story, Dear John explores the complexities of love -- how it survives time and heartbreak, and how it transforms us forever.(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:57 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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