Sparks should just make movies, because although the movie was great, this book was not! It was super cheesy and annoyingly repetitive. I'm sorry if that sounded too harsh... It just was not a very good book. I read it a long time ago and I still remember how much I disliked it. The story does have potential, but the writing leaves much to be desired. ( )

I usually enjoy a book much more than the movie. With “The Notebook” I enjoyed the book but the movie remains my favorite way to enjoy such a great Love story. And it never fails, I get to that one certain part and the water works just automatically turn on.
Maybe it’s James Garner, Gena Rowlands, Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams. They bring these characters to life for me. I can’t imagine anyone else playing Noah & Allie. The one thing about the book that I really did enjoy were the letters that were written during their marriage. One of my favorite parts was in a letter that Allie wrote to Noah, it goes something like this:

"You are my best friend and lover. I'm not sure which I enjoy more." To me that is how it should be with any couple, but it's the rare few who actually find it.

I would name Noah & Allie as my favorite on screen couple. They have that deep love for each other, they take the good with the bad. They know the other person isn’t perfect, but except them anyway. They can be brutally honest and it's ok. For me this is an amazing roller coaster ride of emotions. Very few books leave me crying and laughing in the span of a few sentances. ( )

Une gentille et insignifiante bluette. ( )

This book had great characters and a timeless storyline, and it was equally as engaging and legitimate as the movie version. ( )

The Notebook was an amazing book that I have to say kept me on the edge of my seat. This book was about two young lovers, Allie and Noah, how fall in love in the 1930's then fall in love again in the 1950's. The entire book showed remarkable similarities to that of some real lovers, which is why I love the book. Before I was always disappointed on romance novels, but this book gives me hope to read other novels just like this one. Sparks made sure there was great detail throughout the book and always kept me going. I literally wasn't able to put this book down. If I ever get the chance, I would also like to watch the movie and only hope that it has the same story line as the one in the book. Anyone who loves romance novels and happy endings should really read this book. ( )