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 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...
 20th Century Classics Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Small Town & Rural Tear-jerking
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Would you try another book written by Nicholas Sparks or narrated by Kate Nelligan and Campbell Scott ?

I would avoid these narrators. They seemed to over-pronounce every word and I found it distracting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Notebook?

The most memorable moment far me was the same in both the film and the book but I don't want to spoil it for others. The film has me in tears every time but (unusually for me) the book doesn't have the same impact.

Have you listened to any of Kate Nelligan and Campbell Scott ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No, I haven't.

Was The Notebook worth the listening time?

Yes, but I far preferred Safe Haven by the same author.

Preferred the film, the narrators put me off too

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Pros –
In parts the use of words was very moving, and I found my breath catching in my throat, the loss feels so very real.
Choice of narrators was excellent, Campbell Scott is great in everything I’ve heard him in. Both accents are great.

Cons -
The story felt rushed, very condensed in parts and the time line is jumpy. I think I would have found it hard to follow if I haven’t seen the movie.
It was very predictable in parts, and sometimes ridiculously cheesy but I got over it.
The characters are a lot less conflicted and complex than their movie counterparts. Allie and her mother’s relationship is quite good however the tension in the movie version really helps set the tone.

Overall –
I really liked this book and although short, it was an enjoyable yet emotional read.

Great read

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Love this story. very well read transports you into the story.
fantastic and romantic well worth listening to

Fab book

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I ended up listening to this more than once, the narrators are just perfect, I've seen the film so could picture things too,

Awesome story

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This is such a lovely stories so deep and honest in the struggle of older people.

Such a touching story.

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