The Last Song

Nicholas Sparks wrote this book amazingly! It had me tears, it had me laughing and all at the right parts. Must read for anyone who likes a good cry. Also, I'd suggest you read the book before you watch the movie. I didn't and it kinda ruined it for me but I loved it anyway.

An emotional read, this one. This novel tells of a relationship between a father and his children, especially with his 18 year old daughter. It tells the story of faith and patience and so much more. I somehow could relate with Ronnie's character, of her refusing to talk to her father for three years for walking out of the family. It makes me recall my own relationship with my late father.

Unlike Ronnie, though, I didn't have the privilege to spend precious last moments with my father. That is exactly why this novel is an emotional read for me. It makes me go to places I don't want to go. It makes me remember. And it makes me cry.

I'm not sure what it is about this book that touches me so deeply. The movie has always been something I love so much and I am so happy that I wasn't left disappointed by picking up the book.

I have heard a lot about Nicholas Sparks works and this was the first book of his that I have read and I can happily say I can't wait to demolish all of his others.

This was so heartbreakingly real and profound. All of these characters hold such a special place in my heart. Each and every one of them bring something so unique and beautiful to the page.

It's not often that books that have movie tie-ins end up being equally or somewhat subpar to one another. The Last Song is the perfect example of a beautifully written story with a stunningly produced movie.

I laughed, I cried.... this was everything.

I got this in my to read list because this book had a vegetarian character (hoped for a vegan one, but whatever). I think I checked on of the author's other books before because I was searching for popular writers and what they have written, but I don't think I will ever read it.

I haven't read a book like this before. It reads like nostalgia for young love when you are old. The characters were bland and quite ordinary. The fact that the vegetarian's love interest fished and hunted is so wild. There's mentions of the Bible and how God is love. I thought I would have more to complain about, but now that I think about it nothing really stands out as in it's not that memorable. It describes a world I just wouldn't want to live in or escape to, nobody in it would accept me for the ways I am.

This book is so much better than the movie... in fact all Nicholas Sparks books are better than the movie. The only movies that come close to being as good as the book are a Walk to Remember and The Notebook. I'm probably done watching any more movies.

Alright rant over.. I love this book! I cried like a baby... but sometimes you just need to. I think Nicholas Sparks reminds me to have hope in humanity. That people can still be unselfish and love just to love. Love can move mountains.