Dear John by Nicholas Sparks (2006, Hardcover)

My wife read this in one sitting without getting up. She said it was better than The Notebook! A Must Read!

Wow. I had become quite bored with Sparks' latest novels, feeling they were cookie-cutter romance novels, but this book is a return to his old writing style. Similar to The Notebook, and A Walk to Remember, this book is a must read for any Sparks' fan, as well as anyone wanting an old fashioned love story...full of love, heartache, romance, fulfillment, tragedy, and sacrifice. Well done, well written, and just fabulous.

I bought this because I have read almost every one of Nicholas Sparks books. You really get into his books when you read them, into the life of the characters. This book was very enjoyable from beginning to end.

This book is wonderful, just like every other Nicholas Sparks book. You can easily read this in one sitting. It is a must read for anyone who has a loved one in the armed services.

This book delivers we all expect from Nicholas Sparks. Dear John is a page turning read that I couldn't put down because I didn't know what was going to happen next!

This is a very moving story.It's extraordinary,it explores the complexities of love between two people.How you mature into a grown adult with love,and the problems that come out of who you are.Teaches you how to make the right decisions,in ones life,it survives time and heart break,and transforms you forever.
It's a hard book to put down,a tear jerker for sure.
A must have for your collection.

I thought the book was very interesting and I was able to finish it in one sitting. Met Nicholas Sparks in person and he is very nice and of course good looking. All of his books have been a pleasure to read.

This is an excellent book. Sparks writes so lovingly and romantically. He throws a curve ball to the story line that is not always expected. It is a great story!

If you love a good love story or you are a fan of Nicholas Sparks this is wonderful book to read or own. I bought it because I always seem to go back and read his books a second or third time. It has a story that you don't want to put down. He captures your heart and you come to understand and appreciate the characters involved. I hope you love the book as much as I do.

I am a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks ( i have all his books), but I believe this one takes it to the top. This is a wonderful book that tugs on your heartstrings and bring millions of emotions. simply wonderful! This is my favorite Nicholas Sparks book yet :)

This is a very good book I am enjoying reading the writer is a great author he makes reading his work easy. I enjoy reading after dinner before I go to sleep.

This is probably one of my all time favorite books. It is the ultimate love. I highly recommend that anyone who loves romance novels read it.

Shipped quickly. Very happy with purchase. Thanks What can I say? I am expected to write a 100 character review. Shipped quickly. Very happy with purchase, will purchase again from them. Book was as described.

It was a very good book. He is my new author of choice. When I get an author I like, I read all their books so I will be buying many more of Nicholas Sparks books.

I like nicholas spark very much & this was the only book I didn't read so I purchased it. to me this was one of his best, i couldn't put the book dow once i started he's the best.

This was a really good book. I love Nicholas Sparks and have read many of his books. This book is true to Sparks style. I decided to buy it because I have yet to be disappointed by Sparks. Worth reading.

This novel is Nicholas Sparks' best one yet, as by the book's conclusion, he pegged it right on what true love is really about. All I can say is wow! His last few books have been disappointing, to say the least, and unbelievable. With his new one, he takes an idea everyone in the military knows about...the notorious "Dear John" letter that women decide to write to the love of their lives when they are either in basic training, on an overseas assignment, or fighting in some war. Why women decide to write such a letter at stressful and lonely times as those is beyond the comprehension of any man, but it happens, and Sparks took that idea and ran with it. Though he doesn't have any military background himself, he represented the military lingo pretty accurately and has a grasp of soldier life in Germany. I'm impressed.

What I find most fascinating with this novel is how well everything comes together in the end. What once seemed like a young man's strange isolation from his aloof father, his summertime fling with a type of woman he'd never consider dating before, and how such relationship changes him and his own relationship with his father. We see the good, the bad (though John isn't a bad guy, he has his human moments of imperfection, as well as the love his life, Savannah), and the beautiful, as Sparks hits the mark on what true love really means. That's what makes this novel a must read in his literary canon.

The reason I deduct one star, however, is based automatically on Sparks' tendency in several novels to perpetuate the 1950s cliche of "the white picket fence" that he seems to think women want. Yet, in all the neighborhood houses I've seen in my travels, it is rare to come across the stereotypical 50's ideal of a house with the white picket fence, so why does he mention that detail in novel after novel? A best-selling writer shouldn't rely on cliches and an editor should automatically zap it out. My only other complaint is that some of the dialogue in the beginning seemed a bit unrealistic to me. It didn't ring true with me, but other than those bits, it truly is his best novel to date. Let's face it, Nicholas Sparks is a man who knows what true love is and it's great to see a story that shows it by the resolution. The ending made all the difference between a great novel and another cliched romantic novel.

Nicholas Spark is known for great books and this is just another fine example. It's very touching and just a great easy read book that gives you lots to think about. You can't help but get caught up in his characters and the book just flows. I can't wait for his next book and it was a pleasure to buy...

I am a huge Nicholas Sparks fan and love all his books. But, Dear John is really his best book by far (second only to Three Weeks with my Brother). Very thoughtful and tender. You fall in love with John and Savanah and hope the best for them. The ending was expected but unexpected too. Could there be a sequel? Please say yes! Sparks is an amazing writer and this is one you will want to buy and keep for yourself!

Dear John was an excellent book, I would recommend it to anyone. It was a great love story, a classic tale of boy meets girl. I read it in two sittings, it is easy to get wrapped up in the plot. Nicholas Sparks is by far my favorite writer and now I can't wait for his next best-seller. Any Nicholas Sparks fan will love this book!

I have not read it yet but if it is like the others I am sure it will be a great book.It was in great condition and I would recommend this seller to other buyers.

Very Interesting. The book is actually for someone else, but I took some time reading it. Overall, a good book to read and very romantic.

Bought as a gift for a collector,I am very pleased with the condition of this book and the price of which I purchased it.You were very profetional and timely.Thank You!!!!!!!!!!