Is that what a nice and a sweet person supposed to do?! I could handle the slowness and the too-much-narration of this book. I couldn't take it. She's just unbelievable. She doesn't even know what she really wants! Okay, so, this is my second Nichola If Savannah can wait for 21 years to give her virginity to someone she loves It tells a story of John Tyree who takes two weeks off from the army.
Then he met a sweet girl named Savannah, who by chance did a volunteering in John's neighborhood. As you might already guess, they fall in love for each other. Really deep. They're quite certain they're gonna get married to each other and live happily ever after.
I started reading this book 2 months ago but it stopped after I read chapter one. It kinda boring to me. Maybe I'm not really into romance. But I don't think it should be that flat, right? What happened to John is love at first sight with a sweet, nice and almost perfect girl with almost no real conflict between them. Even their fight over Savannah's diagnosis of John's father didn't really move me. Tedious as before. And then that moment came. When John's father got sick. My God, it was so depressing.
Even the single explanation of his father's condition broke me into tears. I really wish Sparks would talk more about Asperger syndrome that John's father suffered from rather than his agitating relationship with Savannah. And I think this is the main reason why I gave this book a three stars instead of two. It was all for John and his father relationship. It was good near the end, though. The conflict was real. Even though Savannah became more hateful than before at least to my own opinion , it was nice to finally read something interesting between them.
What happened to John and Savannah in the end wasn't something that everyone would call a happily ever after, but it's still acceptable to me. Since, you know, i don't really adore this couple.
I really need to watch the movie again and decide which one is much better. And for you, who decides to read this book, enjoy yourself while reading it and be patient if you hate a slow pace story. View all 13 comments. OK, so I finally finished. In this case, I really wish I wasn't so anal retentive. Anyhoo, the book. Typical Sparks fare - star-crossed lovers, torn apart by fate, life, what have you.
I really enjoyed the interaction between John and his father a lot more than I did his relationship with Savannah, maybe because it seemed far more real. I never warme OK, so I never warmed up to Savannah, even though she was supposed to be the perfect, lovely Southern young lady. And, like SO many other reviews on here, I too thought the ending was horrid.
As I was nearing the end of my audiobook, I knew exactly how it would end, but I still had another disc to go. It was seriously painful I always know what I'm getting myself into with a Sparks book, but in this case I left feeling totally dissatisfied; it's like when you go to a buffet, and you know what you're about to eat is terrible for you, but you binge anyways and have massive regrets immediately afterward. I'll still go see the movie, mostly because my sister-in-law is super excited to see it, but part of me hopes this is one of those instances where Hollywood romanticizes things and changes the ending.
This book could really use it. View all 6 comments. Let me start off by saying that I am not a re-reader. My philosophy is why re-read when you can read something new, right? I think it goes without saying that Nicholas Sparks is one of my favorite authors.
If Sparks writes it, I will read it. His books are on my auto-buy list. It all started with the movie Let me start off by saying that I am not a re-reader. It all started with the movie The Notebook. I was completely and utterly captivated with Noah and Allie's story. I wanted more. When I found out the movie was based on a novel, I went to the bookstore and picked it up and read my very first Nicholas Sparks novel.
I fell in love with his writing style, the characters and with North Carolina the state itself is a character in its own right in each of his novels. Sparks has a way of getting the reader immersed in his story, longing for more. He has a knack for pulling the reader right into the story. Dear John is story of love, loss and emotion. It is a story that begs the question 'what if?
What if you took a different path in life? Would you still end up at the same destination? What if you made the wrong choice? Would you live to regret it? And what about the tougher questions, like how long would you wait for the one you love? Can love survive the distance? John is a bit of a rebel but never fell too far off the right path.
He was raised by his father, though the two weren't all that close. John had a hard time relating to his father. His father's coin collecting hobby kept them close for a short while. Over time, the two grew further apart.
After high school, John realized he wasn't going anywhere in life so he enlisted with the Army for a 4-year tour. She's an all-around good girl; you could even call her a goody two-shoes. She lives in a small town and is very close to her parents.
She dreams of opening up a horse ranch for autistic kids. It is on a break from school, when she's volunteering for Habit for Humanity, that she meets John and the two fall quickly in love.
Neither John or Savannah were expecting to fall in love but their attraction was inevitable. His two-week furlough is up and he has to return to Germany. Savannah promises to wait for John to finish out his tour. The two continue their relationship through handwritten letters. Savannah writes first. Should I start by telling you that I love you? Or that the days I've spent with you have been the happiest in my life?
Or that in the short time I've known you, I've come to believe that we were meant to be together? I could say all those things and all would be true, but as I reread them, all I can think is that I wish I were with you now, holding your hand and watching your elusive smile.
The distance and time apart put a toll on their relationship. And the questions of "what if? Dear John is one of my favorite reads by Nicholas Sparks. It is a story you will not soon forget. You will cry. Your heart will ache. You will find yourself asking "what if? Dear John is about a love lost but not forgotten. I don't agree with some of the choices made by either John or Savannah but John's selfless act at the end of the story made me proud.
Have the tissues ready! If you love a good, seamless love story that pulls on your heart strings, then you need to read Dear John. In fact, you need to read everything by Nicholas Sparks.
His stories of timeless, endless love will captivate your heart and stay with you. A movie has been made based on this novel. To date, there have been 6 book-to-movie adaptions for Sparks' works. View all 7 comments.
Aug 29, Kristy rated it did not like it. Mom recommended this one- I hate Nick Sparks' writing. It's too simplistic and yet too formal. In my opinion, no one in this day and age is allowed to use "for" when they mean "because. I might have loved this in 7th grade Jan 02, Buggy rated it it was amazing Shelves: lit-boyfriend , men-in-uniform-af-spc-op , contemp-rom , shelf , not-so-hea.
Opening Line: "My name is John Tyree. I was born in , and I grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina Love doesn't always have a happy ending especially when it comes to a Nicholas Sparks novel and this is a wonderful, albeit quick tear-jerking romance. Our hero John grew up with a silent, meticulously organized father that he didn't understand. In his teens he began to rebel, hanging out, playing pool and drinking. This continues for a number of years with John working menial jobs, getting several tattoos and going nowhere fast.
Eventually John decides its time to grow up and he joins the army. In fact it's during 2 weeks leave that he first meets Savannah, diving into the ocean to rescue her sinking purse. Savannah is your stereotypical good-girl; raised in a stable family she's kind, pretty and hopes to save the world.
It's also love at first sight for our couple despite the warnings from her tattoo phobic college friends. Together the pair plans a future together, counting down the days until John's discharge as Savannah helps him understand his father and he in turn feels contentment for the first time in his life. On Sept 11 everything changes as John in a moment of patriotic loyalty chooses to re-up in the army, putting a hold on their marriage plans while he enters the war in Iraq.
The two try to maintain a long distance relationship but the war changes John and the years apart put a strain on their deep love. When John's father grows ill he returns home but will he be too late to save both his relationship with his father and the love of his life? I fell in love with John's character and surprisingly his father too. Each is well written and they felt like real people. I also enjoyed reading about John's military career and the reasons that take men into a war.
Savannah as the heroine was a little too perfect for me but their heartbreaking love story and the regret that they both share will keep you up into the wee hours, and leave you wondering about John long after you've finished reading its bittersweet ending.
Another great read from Nicholas Sparks that I would definitely recommend. Oh, and John if you're out there, I'm single View all 9 comments. I would recommend this read to anyone who wanted something easy to read that would NOT make you think. Dear John, Next time fate smiles on you: Finish your time in the Army, let fate take its course with the husband of the woman you love, Marry your soul mate, raise the autistic child of the fore mentioned and now deceased husband of the woman you love, keep your father's coin collection to honor his memory, have two children with your soul mate, and OK finally sell the coins to pay for your c I would recommend this read to anyone who wanted something easy to read that would NOT make you think.
OK finally sell the coins to pay for your children's education. Yours truly, sanity P. Have fun howling at the moon every month May 23, Melanie Chapin rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Anyone.
This was a great book! Ok, I loved it!!! When is Nicolas coming out with a new book!?!?!? View all 5 comments. Or when it comes to not-happy-ever-after and I want to cry. But one thing always happens — I do cry. Every single time. Dear John was nothing different. Savannah is so different from the other girls, so caring and so generous in everything she does.
And when they meet with John, it is love at first sight. And this long separation makes Savannah fall in love with someone else. Dear John is one of those books that always makes me cry, and always leaves me with a pain in my heart, as if I have suffered all the pain. It is very emotional and real to the core. After I finished it this time around, I just wanted to consume all the pain John felt and lessen his burden. There is something about his character that makes me care so much.
For example, how re-enlisting in the army is expected, and is considered a duty, rather than a choice. And from experience, leaving the army is probably the biggest labyrinth of administration ever made. Another topic that I greatly appreciated in Dear John was the subject of autism. And I love how Savannah is there to support him, and bond with his dad as well.
I loved his hobby — coin collecting. As a stamp collector, I know how much joy there is in finding something rare, and finally completing a set. I was very sad about the outcome on this particular topic, but it is what it is. Savannah — I will never understand why she made the decisions that she did.
I know that she made the mistake, and I think every reader knows it. Which is why this book hurts the way it does. It pains me to the core, because I know it is true love, but they are just never meant to be. And that last chapter says everything. And John. Dear John. My heart goes to him, for everything he goes through. His pain is too much to handle, and I will always remember him as the sad hero that was never able to be with his true love. I am recommending this for the experience.
And for all the never-after loves. View 1 comment. Nov 17, Bren fall in love with the sea. Shelves: chick-lit , fantastic-book-covers , romance , historical , dark-and-heavy , read-and-reviewed , better-or-worse-than-expected , contemporary-romance , drama-tearjerker , north-carolina.
I loved the sweet story about John and Savannah. I also cried my eyes out. What is it about Sparks that does that? I do not read much romance, not anywhere as near as much as I used to but Sparks is the gold standard of romance novels and I will continue to happily read his work.
Although my favorite of his still remains "The Notebook", this book charmed me and its sweetness just wraps itself around you. See how a store is chosen for you. Restrictions apply. Pricing, promotions and availability may vary by location and at Target. Loading, please wait Free 2-Day Shipping. Same Day Delivery. Please select a store. Deliver to Edit zip code.
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Format: Paperback. Publisher: Grand Central Publishing. Age Range: Adult. Book theme: Contemporary. Author: Nicholas Sparks. Language: English. Street Date : December 1, TCIN : It was in great condition and matched the product picture on the page I bid on. Loved the story, though the ending was different than the movie I liked the ending in the book better - it seemed more realistic. This is another great story by Nicholas Sparks and is very relatable to many of us who have loved ones in the military.
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Sold by rarewaves-usa About this product Product Information When a rebel serving in the Army meets the girl of his dreams, he must face an impossible choice as a national tragedy forces them apart in this powerful New York Times bestseller. An angry rebel, John dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life--until he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah.
Their mutual attraction quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah waiting for John to finish his tour of duty, and John wanting to settle down with the woman who captured his heart. John feels it is his duty to re-enlist. And sadly, the long separation finds Savannah falling in love with someone else. Returning home, John must come to grips with the fact that Savannah, now married, is still his true love--and face the hardest decision of his life.
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