Saturday, March 14, 2009

A Book Review on Nicholas Sparks' Dear John

Lito Largo Labor
IV - Albert Einstein


Nicholas Sparks’ Dear John is a romantic, sappy and uplifting story of love. If you like Sparks' previous novels, you will probably enjoy Dear John, a love story about an army sergeant who falls in love shortly before 9/11. Sparks' writing is smooth and easy, but the characters and plot are not particularly memorable.

Nicholas Sparks never gets tired of making this kind of story with generous and unconditional love. Dear John made it to everyone’s favorite book, just like how The Notebook topped them once. It was really a great thing to know that there is an author like him.
It's a touching story of young love that lasts a lifetime. The main character, John Tyree, first met the love of his life, Savannah Curtis, on the beach in North Carolina. At the time, John was home visiting his father while on a short leave from the military. Savannah, a college student, was in town with some of her peers working on a Habitat for Humanity project. The two were an unlikely pair from the beginning. John was somewhat of a rebel who ran off right after high school to join the Army, while Savannah was a pure, hardworking, Southern girl. But, as they say, opposites attract. From the beginning, theirs was a powerful bond that unfortunately was always separated by time and distance. John had his obligations to his military duty and Savannah had her obligations to completing her education. However, the two remained very committed to each other, despite their distance, until the unexpected events of September 11th changed everything, not only for the world, but also for this young couple's future. John was forced to extend his stay and before he knew it, Savannah was already getting married to her long-time friend.
Nicholas Sparks’ heart-touching love stories create a great wave of love and realization. It gives another kind of generous and unconditional love. Though it gives an extraordinary kind of love, we can clearly see that there case is somewhat unbelievable in real life. Though they are madly in love with each other, it seemed kind of impossible for these two persons to fall for each other and together with their supporting scenes.

I really like how the story went on. It was built with great love and humility. It was such a great thing to know that love could have this unassuming nature and sincerity. It was really uplifting to know that a kind of love like that is present even though, it is only in books. It shows so much sacrifice and love that make sit so hard to believe.
A novel like this makes you wonder about all the people who pass through our lives and how often a single incident can change fate forever. This kind of story truly makes you realize what love could make a person or how can it affect the comings and goings of people in our lives.
It's a very endearing and heartwarming story about love and sacrifice. This kind of tale is really a very admirable story that will sweep you off your feet and will make your heart cringe from the great withhold a very heavy feelings.


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