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Description

In the prologue to his latest novel, Nicholas Sparks makes the rather presumptuous pledge "first you will smile, and then you will cry," but sure enough, he delivers the goods. With his calculated ability to throw your heart around like a yo-yo (try out his earlier Message in the Bottle or The... read more

Summary

I'll be honest. I had never ever considered reading a "romantic novel". I was always looking for a bit of action or mystery. But then I fell for a beautiful girl who loved romantic books. I thought that it would impress her if I read one and that I could maybe understand a... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Cast of Characters/Important People

Memorable Quotes

  • “Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful.”
  • “"You have to promise that you won't fall in love with me."”
    Jamie
  • “Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it”

First Sentence

In 1958, Beaufort, North Carolina, which is located on the coast near Morehead City, was a place like many other small southern towns.

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  1. Nicholas Sparks (Author)
 

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