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lisayates's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic read! I'm a huge Nicholas Sparks fan, every book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions & The Choice didn't disappoint. I have previously read this book a few years ago and wanted to 're-read before the upcoming film release in February. Beautifully written love story with highs & lows and the promise that true love can overcome any obstacle.
kaitiecakes's review against another edition
5.0
Once I started this book I was hooked. I loved the characters and the fact that you could sence their love for each other even though their not real. This book was also really sad, through the entire 'part 2' I cried but I love how it ended. The only thing I didn't like is that Gabby cheated.
One of the best Nicholas Sparks books I've read, even better then the notebook
One of the best Nicholas Sparks books I've read, even better then the notebook
cobycoyle's review against another edition
2.0
2 stars only for the appreciation of Travis’s struggles with the decision at the end, and no matter what previous conversations were had, it’s 1000% different when in that situation for real (I’ve never experienced a loved one in a coma but I can imagine)
Otherwise, this is one of his worst books
Gabby and Travis are awful characters. Obnoxious and crappy morals. Sure, say “I have a boyfriend” every 8 seconds but then cheat on him. K.
Otherwise, this is one of his worst books
Gabby and Travis are awful characters. Obnoxious and crappy morals. Sure, say “I have a boyfriend” every 8 seconds but then cheat on him. K.
butterfly_bombshell's review against another edition
5.0
OMG OMG OMG OMG cried through the whole thing! Could not stop crying!
kitkat175's review against another edition
3.0
Rounded up to a 3.5 because of the ending.
I am so happy that he did not keep to the promise that he made to her. Majority of the people that read this book rated it 4-5 stars however I am not in that category. This author we will never know if it's a sad or happy ending and I am so happy that it was a happy ending cause honestly I really needed it. Travis as a character I really enjoyed he seemed so sweet and carefree, and it seemed like he genuinely loved her and cared for her.
Gabby on the other hand was a little bit hard to like, this book was glorified cheating, they spent the weekend together, he kissed her. Gabby had a boyfriend and she knew that but still did all these things with Travis, now I know they were just hanging out as friends but at some point that took a turn into something more, and she should have stopped it there but she didn't she allowed for it to happen.
I did enjoy this book, just not the glorified cheating part of it, I am still going to be reading his other books because I do love his stories and they are good and I want to have my own collection of all the Nicholas Sparks books.
I am so happy that he did not keep to the promise that he made to her. Majority of the people that read this book rated it 4-5 stars however I am not in that category. This author we will never know if it's a sad or happy ending and I am so happy that it was a happy ending cause honestly I really needed it. Travis as a character I really enjoyed he seemed so sweet and carefree, and it seemed like he genuinely loved her and cared for her.
Gabby on the other hand was a little bit hard to like, this book was glorified cheating, they spent the weekend together, he kissed her. Gabby had a boyfriend and she knew that but still did all these things with Travis, now I know they were just hanging out as friends but at some point that took a turn into something more, and she should have stopped it there but she didn't she allowed for it to happen.
I did enjoy this book, just not the glorified cheating part of it, I am still going to be reading his other books because I do love his stories and they are good and I want to have my own collection of all the Nicholas Sparks books.
amanda1793's review against another edition
4.0
So... 3.5 stars on this one.
As with most of the Nicholas Sparks books I've read, I felt that I could pick up on his formula. You all know the one I'm talking about, the troubled one, the worldly one, the other one, and the romance. And because of that, at times, some of the story was lost on me I guess.
I have tried to read this one a few times and I'm either bored by the first few pages, or lose interest too quickly to continue reading the book, but this time was different (probably because they are making it a movie, and the book is always better). So, I gave this one another go, and for the most part I'm fairly happy I did.
To start, the whole start to the romance was an interesting one, and yes I realize the idea of cheating has been the start to a couple of Sparks' works, and I still don't agree with that aspect of the romance.
I loved the dog aspect to the novel! As a dog lover, when dogs are the part of a story, I generally can't keep myself from loving the dog! And the fact that the dogs were part of the reason the relationship came to be was interesting.
Later on in the novel, the pigeon... Did that remind anyone else of the swan from "The Wedding"? I felt that that whole aspect was something that was already used and though there was no connection Travis could make between Gabby and the bird, it still had those "I've done this before" feels to it.
And the ending was at the same time predictable, yet unpredictable, simply because it's Nicholas Sparks and there is usually some tragic ass thing that happens to the main couple of focus!
Overall, I did enjoy this book, and I would recommend it... I now only have 3 of his currently published fiction ton finish and I'll have read them all!
As with most of the Nicholas Sparks books I've read, I felt that I could pick up on his formula. You all know the one I'm talking about, the troubled one, the worldly one, the other one, and the romance. And because of that, at times, some of the story was lost on me I guess.
I have tried to read this one a few times and I'm either bored by the first few pages, or lose interest too quickly to continue reading the book, but this time was different (probably because they are making it a movie, and the book is always better). So, I gave this one another go, and for the most part I'm fairly happy I did.
To start, the whole start to the romance was an interesting one, and yes I realize the idea of cheating has been the start to a couple of Sparks' works, and I still don't agree with that aspect of the romance.
I loved the dog aspect to the novel! As a dog lover, when dogs are the part of a story, I generally can't keep myself from loving the dog! And the fact that the dogs were part of the reason the relationship came to be was interesting.
Later on in the novel, the pigeon... Did that remind anyone else of the swan from "The Wedding"? I felt that that whole aspect was something that was already used and though there was no connection Travis could make between Gabby and the bird, it still had those "I've done this before" feels to it.
And the ending was at the same time predictable, yet unpredictable, simply because it's Nicholas Sparks and there is usually some tragic ass thing that happens to the main couple of focus!
Overall, I did enjoy this book, and I would recommend it... I now only have 3 of his currently published fiction ton finish and I'll have read them all!
allysonmurphy31's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed this read, I just can’t really get behind the whole falling in love in 2 days plot. Overall a good story, but maybe a bit longer time span on meeting someone and falling in love
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
Travis Parker is a great guy, with great friends and family. All of his friends are married with children, but not Travis. Gabby Holland moves in next door and is annoyed by Travis's parties and his dog. She confronts him, and they get off to a rocky start. Yet, when they meet again, Travis does everything he can to break down her defenses. She is involved with another man, and doesn't think she should get close to Travis. But, their attraction is undeniable.
Now, 11 years later, Travis is faced with a life or death choice. He knows what he promised Gabby, but he doesn't know if he can make the choice.
Sweet and touching love story with a lot of humor - and also some serious parts. Enjoyable.
Now, 11 years later, Travis is faced with a life or death choice. He knows what he promised Gabby, but he doesn't know if he can make the choice.
Sweet and touching love story with a lot of humor - and also some serious parts. Enjoyable.
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
3.0
There were moments where this was good, but they were just moments. Overall, I felt really bored reading this and then sad. So not the best experience.
shrutichhapia's review against another edition
4.0
Another great Nicholas Sparks’ novel. Full of a roller coaster of emotions and ups and downs but amazing as always!