Sunday, September 21, 2008

The Notebook- First Entry

I am reading the Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.


Most people have seen the movie, The Notebook; it is a classic love story. I really enjoyed the movie. It was so sweet and sad at the same time. I guess that is what prompted me to read it (oh, and Susie’s recommendation). I was really curious to see if the book would match up to the movie. I’m the type of person who reckons that movies are always better than the books. But I wanted to be proven otherwise. And I think this might be the one (book) that will change my perspective.


Anyways, so far this book is fantastic! I love the author’s voice. Nicholas Sparks writes in such a smooth, compelling way; all the words and sentences much perfectly together. He is also very good at describing things. Here is one quote that proves this: “…Broken sunlight passed through the water oaks and hickory trees a hundred feet tall, illuminating the colours of fall…” Some authors’ ways of writing are choppy and confusing but Sparks’ style flows together like 2 clam rivers. He also writes in a suspenseful way.


Even though much hasn’t happened yet, (Allie Nelson and Noah Calhoun have just reunited after the war) this book is so exciting and suspenseful. I guess that is because I am waiting for it to surprise me. I’m waiting for something to happen that didn’t occur in the movie, and hopefully it will!


So far I am really enjoying this book. And I have a feeling it will only get better:)

1 comment:

Ms. Lillo said...

If you like this book, Sparks has written many other books as well. This is one of his most popular, but others are written in a similar style. His writings tend to be sad and often have a focus on a romance. Glad you like this one so far!