Nicholas Sparks - The Choice

Pros: Sensitive storytelling asking a compelling question

Cons: Main character doesn't act the way she's described

The Bottom Line: Nicholas Sparks consistently sells because his storytelling is so intimate and lovely. The Choice is no exception.

Review: Nicholas Sparks' The Choice is a book destined to be beloved of book clubs while confounding the critics who attempt to review it. The book is richly layered with themes that book club members will devour. It provides a bountiful harvest of ...

Pros: writing style, character development

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: "You completely stole my heart
And now you won't let go
I never even had a chance you know
You had me from "Hello"
~ Kenny Chesney

Review: As with most of his previous books, Nicholas Sparks delves into the romantic side of humans as we are introduced to new neighbors Gabby Holland and Travis Parker. From the first words spoken between these two you just know they are going to get married ...

Pros: Easy read, great love story

Cons: You will cry!

Review: I own every Nicholas Sparks book written and I would highly recommend this book. It is a great love story that will have you smiling and crying all at the same ...

Pros: True love

Cons: Slow at parts

The Bottom Line: This a book about 2 normal people who really loved each other.

Review: Nicholas Sparks is one of my favorite writers, in spite of the fact that his books usually depress me. There is often some tragedy in the book, and his books sometimes don’t end the way you would like them to, but there is always some deep meaning ...

Pros: love story

Cons: storyline jumps (almost like reading two different books)

The Bottom Line: This book was kind of blah. It wasn't terrible, but wouldn't recommend it either.

Review: “The Choice” is the latest book I have read by author Nicholas Sparks. His books are hit and miss with me. I feel like they usually have such good potential, with some spiritual aspect behind them. I was curious how his newest one would fair. ...

Pros: cute

Cons: cute

The Bottom Line: Next time I pick up a book by someone named Nicholas, I need to make certain his last name's "Evans"; not "Sparks."

Review: "Stories are as unique as the people who tell them, and the best stories are those in which the ending is a surprise." There's an aphorism most of us probably heard from a co-worker upon finding us sweating over our first-ever presentation in ...