The Notebook

By Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook - Nicholas Sparks
  • Release Date: 2000-01-05
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4.5
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From 1,714 Ratings

Description

The unforgettable, heartbreaking love story from a New York Times bestselling author about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart—now an iconic motion picture starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War II, is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. At twenty-nine, socialite Allie Nelson is about to marry a wealthy lawyer, but she cannot stop thinking about Noah. Thus begins the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn tragedy into triumph, and may even have the power to create a miracle...

Every so often a love story so captures our hearts that it becomes more than a story—it becomes an experience to remember forever. The Notebook is such a book. It is a celebration of how passion can be ageless and timeless, a tale that moves us to laughter and tears and makes us believe in true love all over again...
 

Reviews

  • My heart

    5
    By k@th3!!
    I fear this ending but it only brings hope for what is to come for others who relate
  • The Movie Does The Book No Justice

    5
    By MiMi(=
    The book is more detailed. I’m glad I read it cause I would’ve never known the depth of the story had I not. I’ve watched the movie like 3 times already. It’s good but not as good as the book. This is my first N.S. book and plan to read more in the future. His work is both beautiful and meaningful.
  • Love

    5
    By g minaj
    First time reading this even though I’ve seen the movie so many times. It was great, so many great lines of poetry and words of love.
  • Beautiful

    5
    By Nattalie_oh
    Such a classic read. Beautiful love story
  • Not like the movie but still AMAZING

    5
    By PaigeKT
    I watched this movie for the first time when I was younger and continue to watch it to this day. I have never read the book and so when I found out it was offered free on this app, I was like umm reading it now. I’m not going to lie, I was a little disappointed that the movie and book are very different. I know that movies are longer so they have time to fill and add things, and let’s be honest, movies tend to change things. While reading, I was even skeptical that I might not like it. But after finishing it and thinking about it, I enjoyed the book because it is different than the movie. Definitely recommend reading it even if you’ve watched the movie!
  • Beautiful

    5
    By dkaksbbsbs
    Beautiful love story
  • The Notebook

    5
    By pudge48
    As usual. Another book of love, devotion, and miracles. Such a good read.
  • Love it so much!

    5
    By ym020304
    Omg I believe a 100% the book is way better than the movie but I recommend you to watch the movie first then the book because after you will be mad how some stuff changed …TRUST ME because that’s me right now 😂
  • Absolutely Captivating

    5
    By laural c
    I’ve watched the movie countless times before but the book is so much better. It’s a page-turner that’s for sure. I’m a little bummed that the ending is so abrupt though. That’s my only complaint. 9.9999/10
  • Classic

    5
    By Jayden Hurt
    This a classic romantic novel and had been meaning to read this for a while now. All I have to say is WOW. I was all teared out by the end. The love shared by this is two makes me want to have this love one day.
  • Truly an Incredible Read

    5
    By 278rghkksa
    I read this in a weekend and it showed me the possibilities of love. It changed how I view what love is. I Will recommend this book forever! Such an amazing story.
  • Such a masterpiece

    5
    By evanhope17
    I have read The Notebook about 10 times. It gets better and better each time. Such a wonderful love story.
  • Beautiful

    5
    By kat snap
    True love!!! Heart warming!
  • The Notebook

    5
    By Kylenaray
    A really good read
  • The best love story

    5
    By tmsny
    We should all be so lucky to have a love like Noah and Allie! This is one book to read more than once.
  • The Notebook

    5
    By Mel bookworm
    I loved this book. It is one I will read over and over. The movie is one I have seen several times. A classic love story, on par with Gone With the Wind, but sweeter. A must read for all. One odd his best.
  • The Notebook: a review

    5
    By Allym02
    I must say before I start this, I am not a romance novel person (normally), but once I read this book it all changed. The sense of tragedy in the love story makes one very emotional, there are many emotions that go through your mind while reading, which is something not all books can do. Allie and Noah’s love story starts out somewhat confusing as you don’t know the whole story from beginning to end yet, giving it that hook that makes you want to read more. The storyline just grows throughout the book, adding the emotion and suspense of what Allie will do next, or what Noah is thinking at the moment, and vice versa. The book makes you laugh, cry, be happy, sad, etc; I definitely recommend reading this book, it’s one of my all time favorite books as well as the movie.
  • Favorite Nicholas Sparks Book!

    5
    By Yvette Br.
    This book will always share a special place in my heart.
  • By Adventures with Brianne

    5
    By brianne0741
    Nicholas Sparks has to be one of my all time favorite authors. I love how his books make you laugh, cry, and even get upset with the characters. The Notebook is a must read, even after watching the movie. I love the characters in this story and cannot even imagine having to make some of the decision they went through in the book. Also the heartache he must feel everyday. This is definitely a must read book!