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The Lucky One
written by Nicholas Sparks
Studio : Hachette Audio
by Hachette Audio
Release Date : 2008-09-30
Publisher : Hachette Audio
Released : 2008-09-30
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 8
EAN : 9781600243714
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 12 reviews)
List Price : $39.98
Our Price : $20.28
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Product Description |
In his 14th book, bestselling author Nicholas Sparks tells the unforgettable story of a man whose brushes with death lead him to the love of his life.
Is there really such thing as a lucky charm? The hero of Nicholas Sparks's new novel believes he's found one in the form of a photograph of a smiling woman he's never met, but who he comes to believe holds the key to his destiny. The chain of events that leads to him possessing the photograph and finding the woman pictured in it is the stuff of love stories only a master such as Sparks can write. |
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A Good But Not Great Read |
After seeing this book was #2 on the NYT bestseller's list, I read the jacket and dove in. The book starts extremely well with a modern and interesting narrative. The flashback scenes are well done and at no time lose the reader.
About 2/3's of the way into the book, the characters become well defined and start to gain a mild complexity. Unfortunately that is where the development stops. In an attempt to create a dramatic ending the book takes on a sit com like aspect. The characters become one dimensional, the story line predictable and you feel the author racing to create a tidy ending.
If the author had further developed the auxiliary characters and ending, it could of been on par with similar books in this genre like "The Bridges of Madison County". |
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Faith, Destiny, Acceptance & Truth - It's All Here |
Mr. Sparks delivers a wonderful story that takes you with it's simplicity and clarity. Logan has a wonderful story as a person who has served three tours in the Marines. Elizabeth has a wonderful story of remaining an individual in a small town. Together, bound by a photograph, these two people have a story that will make you believe in love all over again - take a chance.
The extra characters in this story are also great: Nana, Ben and of course Zeus.I loved this story! |
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A man in search of his destiny |
Nicholas Sparks does it again with his latest novel, The Lucky One, a novel about an ex-marine's quest to search for the woman in the photograph who has been his lucky charm throughout his tours in Iraq and the relationship that develops once they meet.
Logan Thibault is an easy-going and charming man who walks cross-country accompanied by Zeus (his dog) to find the mystery woman in the picture. As the story develops, Logan finally meets the woman in the picture. Simply wanting to be close to her to figure out how he 'owes' her for saving his life so many years as his lucky charm, he begins to build a relationship with her (Elizabeth 'Beth'), her son (Ben), and her grandmother (Nana). There is also an integral involvement of the selfish, self-absorbed Keith Clayton to the story.
Sparks tells the story from three perspectives, each evident by the chapter title. The three characters each have different ways of thinking and Sparks' writing style for each corresponding chapter easily relates this to the reader. This is an excellent way of telling this story since it would, most likely, be rather difficult (if not impossible) to tell the story simply from one point of view. As expected, Sparks' storytelling is stellar both at developing the relationship between characters and unfolding a wonderful story with an emotional finish.
After reading this book, you can't help but wonder, who is the lucky one in the story? In my opinion, there are several lucky ones in this story. It's amazing how a story simply based on a photograph can unfold into such a beautiful work of fiction. If you are a Nicholas Sparks fan, you won't be disappointed.
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We are the Lucky Ones! |
I just finished reading "The Lucky One" and it was Fantastic! The story started out slow.....but understandable once you get into the plot. I enjoyed the close companionship of his dog - Zeus. I loved it and now wished I had read it slower. I will anxiously await the next great book from Nicholas Sparks! You will definitely love this one!
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A Real Heart-Wrencher |
I have to admit that this book started a little slow for me, compared to Nicholas Sparks' other novels I've read, but it definitely didn't disappoint me in the end. I'll spare the details of what the plot is about - other reviewers have talked about it enough and there's a handy description of it at the top - but what I will tell you is that this is another Nicholas Sparks novel that will be hard for you to forget, or put down. You will fall in love with the characters he's so skillfully crafted, you will laugh with them, you will shed tears with them, and you will connect with them as if they are real people that you know.
You will also marvel at how the lives of these characters are all coincidentally interwoven with each other in some strange way. You will wonder how Nicholas Sparks manages to center his stories around the same general theme of love and fate, but still continue to shock you time and time again, without fail.
The Lucky One is a true heart-wrencher, at its finest. It is truly another unforgettable masterpiece by Nicholas Sparks. But, don't take my word for it. Go read it for yourself. I dare you not to be hooked. |
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