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Loading... Safe Haven (original 2010; edition 2010)by Nicholas Sparks
Work detailsSafe Haven by Nicholas Sparks (2010)
None. It was a very good book. The concept was really good. The book was a feel good read. It made you feel all most good about yourself and kind of want it. I loved the ending. I read this book because the movie was coming out, and I wanted to read it before it did. I really enjoyed this Nicholas Sparks novel. The characters are well-drawn and likeable and the suspense builds up to a satisfying climax. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. This may be the first Nicholas Sparks book that didn't make me cry. It was going to be a two star, but then at the end, there was a neat twist involving the one character I really liked in the book (Jo), so I bumped it up to three stars. NS's books are so ridiculously formulaic, but I continue to enjoy them because I like escaping to and spending time in the small and scenic towns his books are set in, and no matter what, the book is bound to move me at some point. This was the first time I considered purposely choosing an abridged audiobook - I HATE the concept of abridging books - but I really should have gone with the abidged. I don't think the story would have lost much. There was so much content that could have been cut out. But then again, that more mundane content is what contributes to the reader being able to more fully live the characters' lives. A beautiful, powerful ending made up for a bland main character who's personality seemed to be defined exclusively by the man she was with, and the man she left. She seemed to only be motivated by survival and making others happy; she had no quirks, no dreams, no passions. Despite all this, I did enjoy the story much more towards the end. It is the most amazing book you can ever read. The characters and setting in this book are perfect. It catches you attention from the first page. And it keeps you on your toes the whole time and has the most adorable ending. I read this book because I seen the commercials for the movie and my friends keep telling me about it. no reviews | add a review
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