40 pages 1 hour read

Nicholas Sparks

Dear John

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks follows the love story of John Tyree, a soldier on leave, and Savannah Lynn Curtis, a college student. After meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina, they fall in love, but the events of 9/11 force John to choose between his duty to the Army and his commitment to Savannah. Their relationship is tested by time and distance, leading John to make choices about what it means to truly love someone.

Reviews & Readership

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Nicholas Sparks' Dear John is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. Critics praise its emotional depth and relatable characters, though some find the plot predictable and sentimentality overdone. The prose is accessible and engaging, appealing to romance enthusiasts, despite moments leaning towards melodrama. Overall, it's a heartfelt read with mixed reception.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dear John?

A reader who would enjoy Dear John by Nicholas Sparks is someone who appreciates poignant, emotion-driven love stories with complex characters. Fans of romantic dramas like The Notebook or A Walk to Remember will find similar emotional depth and thematic resonance in Dear John.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

850L

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Drama / Tragedy

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

Military / War

Love / Sexuality

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness

Relationships: Fathers

Relationships: Daughters & Sons