Book Review Time!

I went to go see "New Moon" with a friend a few weeks ago. One of the previews was for an upcoming film called "Dear John". It is a film based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks of the same name. I am not always a big fan of Sparks' work. I loved his memoir he wrote with his brother. It was a fantastic read. This film trailer caught my eye because of the name of one of the characters. It is a name I love. I correctly assumed it would be an easy and entertaining read.

Dear John is a novel about the nature of true love. John and Savannah have a chance encounter on the beach. John is on leave from the army and is visiting his father. Savannah is a college student in town to build homes for the poor. It is the classic good girl falling for the bad boy routine. The story is told from John's perspective and his character is well developed. Savannah's character is likable and sweet. Circumstances unfold in such a way that Savannah sends John a Dear John letter. John is eventually confronted with the questions of: "What is true love?" and "What would you do for true love?".

While the concept of the story is not new and the outcome is not a surprise, it is a good story. It was a perfect book to read over Christmas since is was fast and easy. Thus, if you are looking for the light and easy read, this just may be your next book.