A Walk to Remember
Nicholas Sparks
260 pages
Rate: 8.5
After being blamed for a prank on another student, Landon Carter is sentenced to after-school community service including being the lead role in the school play “A Christmas Carol”. Playing the other lead role is Jamie Sullivan; the sweetest, most selfless girl in Beaufort, NC. Also the reverend’s daughter and polar opposite of Landon. However being the two most important characters in “A Christmas Carol”, they find themselves spending a lot of time together. At first because it was necessary, but as the weeks went on it became out of choice, even after the plays last performance. It’s not long after that Landon finds himself in love with Jamie. However it turns out that the reason for Jamie making Landon vow to never let this happen, has much more significance and reasoning than Landon could have ever imagined.
When this book first started out, I wasn’t into it at all. The first fifty pages or so were introducing me to the characters and importance behind the school’s play. Mostly the religious aspect of it. To me the introduction into this book was extremely slow and for a book that I’ve heard nothing negative about, I will admit I expected more. But as the plot warmed up, and sped up, I fell in love with it. I felt so connected to the characters throughout the entire book, making the long, slow introduction worthwhile. By reading this book, I have learned many life lessons. Jamie taught me to think of others more often and help anyone whenever possible. Her affection for the orphans in the orphanage has made me realize that there are so many kids that have it much harder than me. I now know that when things in my life get tough, I need to suck it up and trudge through it with the idea in mind that no matter how bad I have it, someone always has it worse. This love story is compelling, heart wrenching, and highly recommended.
I loved A Walk to Remember! It was an emotional book and to tell you the truth I could not stop crying when Landon found out about Jamie's terminal illness. I agree with you about the "slow introduction." It was pretty slow and was a lot of talking, but obviously it got way better. I also have to agree with you about those life lessons that were incorporated with the book and I thought they were very inspiring to me. I definitely recommened this book, too.
ReplyDeleteGood job Mel:) I loved on how your response to the book, it was not that you lived every single bit of it! Becuase I know for myself that is never true, there is always some part of a book where I get bored. But i am glad that at the end you liked the book better, and that you stayed with it! Deffinitley putting this on my "to read" list :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you responded to the book!Although I have not read the book I have seen the movie and it was amazing. It was very emotionally but it makes you appreciate your life so much more.I will put this on my list of books to read!
ReplyDeleteGood job mel I love how you presented the information I think I might put this book on me to do list.
ReplyDeleteThe movie was sad. Great job summarizing the book. Is the book better than the movie?
ReplyDeleteI commend you for reading this book! I have only watched the movie (which made me ball my eyes out when Landon found out that Jamie was going to die, but he was madly in love with her. I loved how you said Jamie was the most sweetest and selfless girl because it is absolutely true. This book is truly compelling like you said and I think everyone should read it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteMel- i have not read this book but my sister has the movie, so i have seen it. I like the way that you explained in detail how it starts out kind of like whats the point of talking about this play, but as it continues the plays meaning grows. Good post.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! Blake, I have no idea about the movie, I haven't gotten to see it yet but I hope to soon! Since I now read the book I really want to see the movie. You all are so supportive :) and to everyone who hasn't read the book yet; I hope you do!
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