Every now and again, I like romantic, tear-jerker books. This book was a great read for that category. This is the second book I have read by Nicholas Sparks. I have heard great things about his work from one of my really good friends, but haven't really gotten into his work.This book was recently made into a movie which is why I really picked it up. I wanted to read it, before I saw the movie adaptation. The book focuses on love story across the miles between a solider overseas and a young woman in college. We learn that these characters John and Savannah have only been physically in the same place a handful of times but they fell deep in love and wanted to make it work. John who is a solider overseas before the events of 9/11 decides to re-enlist which puts more of a strain on their relationship. We learn a lot about the workings of two completely different people and their families.
I found parts of the book predictable, but very enjoyable. It was a story that I really liked and would recommend. Sparks really has a gift for words and wrote a beautiful story.
Read March 2010
