The Last Song- Nicholas Sparks

Okay, So I'm new to this, so I think patience is needed. Here I go!

The Last Song

When I started this book, I had a hard time getting the previews of the newly release movie out of my head. I have a hard time with Miley Cyrus.... But the farther I got into the book, the more I realized I was relating to the main character in ways I didn't think I would. I'm not normally a Nicholas Sparks fan either...but here I am.

If I had one thing to say about this book, it would be- READ IT!

It's simple, easy to understand and relate to. It puts into perspective those out of control teenagers, and maybe the things that they're dealing with that I don't think parents understand all the time. It's set on a beautiful beach in North Carolina, has the typical handsome beach-guy, out of control terribly confused girl, and some other characters that cause a lot of trouble, a dad, a mom, and a divorce. Through the book I was continually surprised by the turn of events and resiliency of the main character, Ronnie. Her ability to adapt, change, recognize her faults, and realize that she's wrong is remarkable as is the glimpse of her first love. Of course, it turns out okay in the end, and in Nicholas Sparks fashion the guy and girl end up together. (I know... a spoiler....)

Over all, it's a fantastic book. I'm not a crier when I read, but some of you might be...in that case, grab a box of tissues, and read away!! I'm a hopeless romantic, and this took me back- and forward- to not only my first love, but also to falling in love with my true love.


~Joyce