I read [The Lucky One] because I wanted to see if I liked Nicholas Sparks's books better than his movies...nope! Anybody who wants to be a writer and wonders if they ever have a chance of being published, should read this book--they would be encouraged! His writing, both in terms of plot and dialogue, reminds me of my dreams. They can be very satisfying at the time, but laughable when you try to describe them to your friends! And talk about telegraphing ahead? It was so bad, I felt like I knew where Sparks was going almost before he did. I kept reading, even though I knew where I would be going at all times, because I just wanted a lazy read (and who doesn't like a romance every once in a while?) but the climax/ending which was PREDICTABLE, unrealistic, and schmaltzy was the final straw. I vow never to waste my time on a book like this again! ( )

One of the most gripping, exciting, best books I've read in a long time by Mr. Sparks-a must read for everyone! ( )

We had a blizzard and I needed a quick read. And there it was. It was like a wonderful movie that makes the time go by faster. The fact that the meeting of the two main characters seemed more than contructed did not distract from the romance of the story. The author keeps you reading by creating this dark cloud looming over the beautiful love story. It was a good book, easy to read and time well spent. (Bea) ( )

Excellent. Elizabeth has a bad exhusband and they have a son Ben. Logan walks across the country to find the lady in the picture that he feels is his lucky charm that has kept him alive during the war. They meet and fall in love. ( )

I've read many of Nicholas Sparks' books and this by far is my favorite. A great love story that I just couldn't put down! ( )