The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

[BSchultz19]

The Best of Me is Nicholas Sparks' newest book which I recently finished reading. 

 

The book is mainly about two people, Amanda and Dawson, who were in love in high school. Their relationship was ended because Amanda's parents would never approve of the relationship. Dawson was part of the "bad family" in a small town in North Carolina. Amanda's parents were rich and proper. After breaking up Dawson accidentally runs over the doctor in town, Dr. Bonner, and goes to jail fulfilling his family name. Dawson leaves town after being released from prison and hadn't talked to Amanda since before he entered prison. Dawson lives in Louisiana and works on an oil rig. Amanda went to Duke, became a teacher, got married, and had three children.  The former lovers are brought back into town for the funeral of a man they both cared about, Tuck. 

 

The story was a bit cliche in my opinion, but also very heartfelt. It definitely had me on the verge of tears at the end just like 60% of Nicholas Sparks books do. The storyline and characters seemed so much like every other Sparks story and characters. It felt like a repeat of other Sparks books which wasn't what I was hoping for. I was hoping this new book would have a whole new story with interesting characters and a change of pace from his norm. Regardless, I enjoyed the book and read 70% in one night. It had me on the edge of my seat (figuratively since I was on my bed) the whole way and has a great ending. 

 

3/5 stars

[muggle not]

The Best of Me is Nicholas Sparks' newest book which I recently finished reading. 

 

The book is mainly about two people, Amanda and Dawson, who were in love in high school. Their relationship was ended because Amanda's parents would never approve of the relationship. Dawson was part of the "bad family" in a small town in North Carolina. Amanda's parents were rich and proper. After breaking up Dawson accidentally runs over the doctor in town, Dr. Bonner, and goes to jail fulfilling his family name. Dawson leaves town after being released from prison and hadn't talked to Amanda since before he entered prison. Dawson lives in Louisiana and works on an oil rig. Amanda went to Duke, became a teacher, got married, and had three children.  The former lovers are brought back into town for the funeral of a man they both cared about, Tuck. 

 

The story was a bit cliche in my opinion, but also very heartfelt. It definitely had me on the verge of tears at the end just like 60% of Nicholas Sparks books do. The storyline and characters seemed so much like every other Sparks story and characters. It felt like a repeat of other Sparks books which wasn't what I was hoping for. I was hoping this new book would have a whole new story with interesting characters and a change of pace from his norm. Regardless, I enjoyed the book and read 70% in one night. It had me on the edge of my seat (figuratively since I was on my bed) the whole way and has a great ending. 

 

3/5 stars

Not my type of book. But I complement you on writing a good review.

[BSchultz19]

Not my type of book. But I complement you on writing a good review.

well thank you  

[Athena]

This book is on my TBR, I haven't read it yet. I'm glad to hear you liked it, though sorry to hear it didn't stand out for you. I'll have to try and find this thread and post in it when I get around to reading the book.