A BOOK REVIEW ON NICHOLAS SPARKS' DEAR JOHN
by: Jed Adelbert Lopez
Dear John, one of Nicholas Sparks most loved tale, covers a story of unconditional love and sacrifice. Sparks writes human emotion with empathy and deals with life-changing subjects that corral the reader's interest. A one-of-a-kind love is born between two unlikely people.
This extra-ordinary tale of love begins with John Tyree who came from port city of Wilmington, North Carolina. John decided to join Army because he does not know what to do with his life. He was on leave from his Army tour in Germany; he went surfing along the beach. It is there that he retrieves a young lady’s bag that has dropped into the waters; this incident turned his life to another direction. It was Savannah Lynn Curtis who dropped her bag and was retrieved by John. Savannah Lynn Curtis is a college student on a summer mission for Habitat for Humanity. She and John both grew up in country locations, though their family backgrounds are radically different. Savannah's world is energetic and socially broad, but what interest Savannah most is the relationship of John and his father.
Though John is unsure of the outcome, he still gives in to Savannah. He takes on little real conversation with his father, who is obsessed with coin collecting and seems unable to talk about much else. Savannah thought of giving John a book on autism that she thinks will help him better understand his father’s behavior. John is hurt by Savannah’s accusations, and feels that Savannah is intruding. He brushes her thoughts aside and instead enjoys their time together realizing how much she is filling in his life. Because the summer is almost over, John decided to be going back to Germany and this event placed their friendship on hold but with letters that connects their hearts. When John read her letters on his plane to Germany, he could not think of anything than to back home to North Carolina.
He was again given a chance to be with Savannah as he returns home in 2001 for vacation. Their days together are glorious, as John meets Savannah's family, spends time at her college with friends and engages in a whirlwind of social activity. Savannah swears to wait for John as he finishes his responsibility and duty for their country. John then realizes her feelings for Savannah and he wanted to marry her. But by a sudden twist of faith, the 9.11 terrorism attack happened. And so John was forced to extend his stay in the Army and for a while, set his dreams with Savannah aside.
Though it was really difficult to make a decision, he still stayed n the battle field knowing that Savannah would understand his condition and choice. By just an unlucky turn of events, Savannah’s love for John soon became colder and killed the brightness of the place. It was really a risky decision to make for choosing between you. All his dreams and wishes were shattered when he found out that Savannah is already getting married to Tim, her long-time childhood friend. John could only watch her from a distance because that is how much he loves her.
Nicholas Sparks gave his readers a different kind of love that is matured and lasts a lifetime. It causes the readers to have a positive outlook towards lost love because not all people who falls for love wins it. This kind of story shows us that love is not just about being in love but learning to make sacrifices for the ones you love.
The author made this book very interesting because just like the other books he made, they were all narrated in flashback memories. The story was very interesting though it does not contain any climax or suspense part. It was story not meant for lovers both for people who never gets tired of loving without asking anything in return. It is a stunning tale of loving and being contented by just giving them.
by: Jed Adelbert Lopez
Dear John, one of Nicholas Sparks most loved tale, covers a story of unconditional love and sacrifice. Sparks writes human emotion with empathy and deals with life-changing subjects that corral the reader's interest. A one-of-a-kind love is born between two unlikely people.
This extra-ordinary tale of love begins with John Tyree who came from port city of Wilmington, North Carolina. John decided to join Army because he does not know what to do with his life. He was on leave from his Army tour in Germany; he went surfing along the beach. It is there that he retrieves a young lady’s bag that has dropped into the waters; this incident turned his life to another direction. It was Savannah Lynn Curtis who dropped her bag and was retrieved by John. Savannah Lynn Curtis is a college student on a summer mission for Habitat for Humanity. She and John both grew up in country locations, though their family backgrounds are radically different. Savannah's world is energetic and socially broad, but what interest Savannah most is the relationship of John and his father.
Though John is unsure of the outcome, he still gives in to Savannah. He takes on little real conversation with his father, who is obsessed with coin collecting and seems unable to talk about much else. Savannah thought of giving John a book on autism that she thinks will help him better understand his father’s behavior. John is hurt by Savannah’s accusations, and feels that Savannah is intruding. He brushes her thoughts aside and instead enjoys their time together realizing how much she is filling in his life. Because the summer is almost over, John decided to be going back to Germany and this event placed their friendship on hold but with letters that connects their hearts. When John read her letters on his plane to Germany, he could not think of anything than to back home to North Carolina.
He was again given a chance to be with Savannah as he returns home in 2001 for vacation. Their days together are glorious, as John meets Savannah's family, spends time at her college with friends and engages in a whirlwind of social activity. Savannah swears to wait for John as he finishes his responsibility and duty for their country. John then realizes her feelings for Savannah and he wanted to marry her. But by a sudden twist of faith, the 9.11 terrorism attack happened. And so John was forced to extend his stay in the Army and for a while, set his dreams with Savannah aside.
Though it was really difficult to make a decision, he still stayed n the battle field knowing that Savannah would understand his condition and choice. By just an unlucky turn of events, Savannah’s love for John soon became colder and killed the brightness of the place. It was really a risky decision to make for choosing between you. All his dreams and wishes were shattered when he found out that Savannah is already getting married to Tim, her long-time childhood friend. John could only watch her from a distance because that is how much he loves her.
Nicholas Sparks gave his readers a different kind of love that is matured and lasts a lifetime. It causes the readers to have a positive outlook towards lost love because not all people who falls for love wins it. This kind of story shows us that love is not just about being in love but learning to make sacrifices for the ones you love.
The author made this book very interesting because just like the other books he made, they were all narrated in flashback memories. The story was very interesting though it does not contain any climax or suspense part. It was story not meant for lovers both for people who never gets tired of loving without asking anything in return. It is a stunning tale of loving and being contented by just giving them.
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