dear John I have watched the film and listened

outstanding book a roller coaster of emotions a must read/listen the film is a must watch as well

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Emotional Rollercoaster

As always Nicholas Sparks never fails to take me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. With a story about love, love for a partner and a father.

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My heart aches...

If you could sum up Dear John in three words, what would they be?

Heartbreaking incredible love

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dear John?

There were so many from how they met, their time on the beach, John and his father...

What about Holter Graham’s performance did you like?

Once I got used to his voice and Holter narrating Savannah's voice, I adored the way he brought the characters to life and bring out their passion and heartbreak.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

...fate is cruel...

Any additional comments?

I loved this story and going to watch the film to see if it can keep up with this brilliant book. I found myself smiling, crying and aching listening to the story, pining for a John of my own and being heartbroken at the end. I couldn't stop listening to the story and looking forward to play the story again :)

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Great listen and nicely read!

Would you listen to Dear John again? Why?

I wouldn't listen to it again, as the twist in the plot at the end would be lost second time around, but as a one off listen it's a great book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dear John?

When his father dies and he returns home to find his ex girlfriend nursing her husband, a mutual friend, with a severe cancer.

Did Holter Graham do a good job differentiating each of the characters? How?

The voices used, and empathy for each individual within this book were played to listener in a clear and believe able way.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The end was not what I expected and a real delight.

Any additional comments?

Love to listen/read the books and then compare the pictures from my interpretation to those of the movie director.

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Love this story

I've loved this book for years - it was the first book I cried in and to relive in through audible was great.

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Makes you think...

Where does Dear John rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's one of the best. This is because it simply delivers on everything. A fantastic storry, so well told and the perfformance of the reader is fabulous in my view.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character as he is who carries the book so to speak and for his way of thinking.

What about Holter Graham’s performance did you like?

He is just fantastic in speaking Savannah's voice too even if he is male.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Well there are many, but I don't want to give away the story by stating. The whole book is very moving.

Any additional comments?

It's the kind of book that really makes you think, and for me it made me think back to a great love of my younger days - bitter sweet you might add.

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One of the best romantic novels of the past 20 years

First read Dear John when it was published in 2006. I was a teenager then and 17 years later - I enjoyed this audio book version even more perhaps because I have a better understanding now of what love and sacrifice really mean! I liked the film but the book is better and punches so much more of an emotional punch. I as a woman who reads a lot of romantic fiction have always liked Nicholas Sparks’ books and Dear John in particular because the point of view comes from a male character. In the bulk of contemporary romantic fiction you get more of a female perspective. It really made this novel standout. My one complaint is that John idealised Savannah far too much and was very hard on himself. It is left to the reader to interpret this dynamic through lots of hints but it would have been good to have another character make a remark on their characters. Only flaw. Ending floored me both times. Must read for all romantics. Great narration by Holter Graham.

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Beautiful and emotional story

I loved this book such a wonderful but sad emotional story. Great narration. power message within the novel.

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really enjoyed it!

I enjoyed this book. Audio books is new to me and I was surprised how nice it was to have the story read out to you. The narrator read this story out fantastically,he had a very clear voice and a nice accent also. yes I enjoyed it and onto the next Nicholas spark novels now.

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Love the book hate the musical interludes

I watched the film first and loved it, so I thought I'd listen to the book. Loved the book but hated the musical interludes that seemed to crop up at the end of each chapter. It wasn't needed and just took away from the story. The guy reading it was fine.

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