The Choice
by Nicholas Sparks
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Book Reviews of The Choice
Book Review: Great Reading...
Summary: 5 Stars
Great Reading...
I had heard other readers discuss Nicholas Sparks, but I was not familiar with him myself until I picked up a copy of The Choice. Now, I know what they were talking about.
Sparks has his own personal style of writing. His narrative is understated. He allows to plot to speak for itself. If I had to describe Sparks works, I would say creative, sensitive, romantic, sincere, and touching.
In The Choice Travis Parker has a heart-wrenching decision to make. We peek into the window of his soul as he reminisces the moment he first met Gabby, how their love blossomed, and into their married life. Beautifully written and inspiring, I deem The Choice a must read.
Book Review: 2 Choices
Summary: 4 Stars
Nicholas Sparks writes a moving love story between Gabby Holland, an attractive young Physican's Assistant and Travis Parker, a handsome local Vet in a small town in North Carolina. Gabby moved to the small town to be with her boyfriend and soon-to-be finance. However, as things progress, Gabby notices that Kevin is hesitant about commitment and the initial spark begins to wain. It all becomes clear to Gabby when she meets her neighbor Travis. Through a series of fun-filled weekend activities, they become involved and Gabby is faced with a choice. During the second half of the book, which is not nearly as exciting as the first, Travis is also faced with a difficult choice. In both cases, they choose the best choice!Book Review: BLEH
Summary: 2 Stars
only an ok read. Author obviously did not do much research on dogs having puppies! Gabby came across as very uncaring when the puppies were born, not quite what I expected. I realize this is a minor part of the story, but, not researching the details is very annoying.
Not a book I would read again and not a book I would really recommend.
(for the record, when a dog first has puppies, they do not poop all over the place, mom cleans up after them for the first 3 weeks. There should be no smell if they are being taken care of properly. Made me feel very sorry for the dog when the gagging smell was mentioned)
Book Review: Too-quick Ending
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this love story. This is what Nicholas Sparks does best--romance. The characters were believable; in fact, I would enjoy spending time with Travis, Gabby, Stephanie, and the gang. I'd enjoy petting the two dogs too. When Travis is giving Moby a bath after the dog rolls in something smelly, I related; I've been there!
There is one R-rated scene which is unnecessary.
The story moves along in a fairly predictable manner, until the end. Then comes a bit of a twist, and a too-quick ending which tries the imagination. I cannot say more without spoiling it for you. Get a copy and read it for yourself.
Book Review: Enjoyable
Summary: 3 Stars
I enjoyed reading this book... moreso at the beginning. Part II is rushed and melodramatic and didn't live up to the complexity and maturity I thought the story captured better in Part I. I wasn't sure what to expect when I decided to buy the book. It was a quick read. It probably wasn't fair that I read it right after "Three Cups of Tea," which is so profoundly written and such a compelling true story. Still, especially if you enjoy "chick books," it's probably worth it if you are up for a little romantic fantasy and enjoy dogs and North Carolina as a backdrop.