A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
Posted by Dr. Cason on Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Good day,
It’s Sunday and time for my book review. Now I have to say I’m a bit of a book snob and when I was offered to read this book today, I almost said no.
It’s not that I don’t necessarily like Nicholas Sparks. I’ve read one of his books before and seen a few movies. It just seemed a little fluffy and written with little character development and depth. I expected a surfacy book and a lot of sentimentality and was frankly used to books a little thicker and smaller typeface. I joked that I’d be done with it in an hour.
So after an am Saturday clinic yesterday I came home to a quiet house. The little ones were taking naps and my oldest was watching a movie. I ran a hot bath, poured a little bath oil and stepped in. I was ready to read.
It was as I expected: a fast read. It took not one hour but three. It was sentimental and predictable. Not one thing was a surprise. I thought his foreshadowing was too heavy handed and I thought he could have gotten even deeper with the characters.
BUT- In spite of all that I really enjoyed it. I loved the small town in North Carolina and the innocence of his characters. He nailed the teenager perspective: that gawky and eager phase when we want to be good but need the approval of our friends even more.
I thought of all the boys and girls that come through my office. I thought of the young adults I’ve diagnosed with Leukemia and tears just streaked down my face.
Nicholas Sparks is popular because he writes about people and humanity. There is truth and innocence in his simple story.
I think I’ll read another. It’s not a bad way to spend a few hours.
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