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DEAR JOHN by Nicholas Sparks276 pages, and I felt gutted by the end. Yet, somehow, I still managed to enjoy the book. I think it's because Sparks has such a sweet, precious way of writing ... a way that eases you into the whole "life sucks and then you die" theme that permeates each and every one of his books. Each one of his books shows you that there rarely is a happy ending, but there does always seem to be some sort of ray of sunshine, however puny it may be, that shines its light down on the person that would rather have "loved and lost than to never have loved at all."
I think A BEND IN THE ROAD is still my favorite Sparks novel, but I will say DEAR JOHN was an enjoyable read ... just not my favorite one.
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I sat down Saturday, in front of the window, snow lightly falling, with the corn stove going, a blanky on my lap, the dog sleeping peaceful, the house was clean, and a good 1014 page book. (World without End; by Ken Follett) I thought to myself this is very, very rare to be in this perfect setting..Then I fell asleep after ten pages...Opps, I guess it was too relaxing, because the book is good!!
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