The Guardian

The Guardian is a fantastic read with the story of finding love and having the love of a dog in your life!

I have read the following novels written by Nicholas Sparks in this order: THE NOTEBOOK, MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, A WALK TO REMEMBER, THE RESCUE, BEND IN THE ROAD, NIGHTS IN RODANTHE, and finally THE GUARDIAN. In contrast to his previous work, Sparks significantly changed his overarching theme for this most recent novel. THE GUARDIAN has a very different tone. Sparks was wise to institute such a change in his storyline. I think such an effort challenged his mind and made a superb reading experience.Sparks is well-known for writing love stories that have a degree of realism but also pushes the envelop of mushiness. In THE GUARDIAN, Sparks writes a story of the affections between a man and a woman. As common in his other novels, we witness several emotional triangles. Sparks is quite skilled in painting a picture with words that illustrates the emotional trauma when a third party is thrown into an emotional tie between two others. What makes THE GUARDIAN different is the element of suspense and peril in which the major and minor characters (including a dog) are placed in life threatening situations.More than any other other of his novels, THE GUARDIAN illustrates Sparks' talent for writing. He develops several layers of emotional complexity, without being incoherent, and retaining the reader's interest. In many respects, THE GUARDIAN maintains the same level of complexity as Raymond Chandler's THE BIG SLEEP. However, Sparks is able to do a much better job than Chandler in keeping the reader focused. In many ways, it is quite amazing that Sparks was able to hold this storyline together.Frankly, I think that THE GUARDIAN is Sparks' best work.

Haven’t read it yet! Nicholas Sparks usually writes entertaining books!

The book was packaged and delivered in great condition. The book was well kept like new condition. It was published in the early 2000's, but it is a great read being a thriller and romance. I recommend the seller of this book.

I gave this book a five because of both the writing and storytelling. The characters just kept growing as the story did - hand in hand. Interesting relationship with Singer, the dog I would love to have, and several of the characters. Once again, Nicholas Sparks does not disappoint.

Enjoyed how the characters played off each other in the beginning with little jabs of humor and then the twist of suspense when a character doesn’t know when to move on.

TRIGGER WARNING ALERT - GRAPHIC AND EXTREMELY CRUEL ENDING FOR SINGERNOT A HAPPY BOOK FOR DOG LOVERS ENDING WISESPOILER ALERTWhen I read the sample, it seemed,like a good book about Julie and Singer. Plus from what I have,read about the author, he seems to write more positive books. So I bought the book. The book was great till the last half. Then it got REALLY dark and Singer became a target. I could barely read the rest until it got to the worst possible ending. I quit reading about the murder of Singer. I wish one of the other reviewers mentioned the way this book ended. It's one thing for a dog to die, natural causes or an accident but the deliberate planning and murder of a dog in such disgusting detail was beyond necessary for the story.I will never read another book by this author.THIS IS A REVISION TO THE REVIEW ABOVEThe book up until the attack and murder of Singer was decent. To be fair to the author, I revised my review from one star to three stars. I stand by the rest of my review. The attack and murder was beyond cruel and unnecessarily graphic. I will never buy a book by this author.

I just couldn’t put this book down. I was so immersed in this that I felt as though I was part of the book. Very emotional.

Nicholas Sparks is one of my favourite authors and this book is the best yet. Totally absorbing and I felt so many emotions when reading the story. Amusement, fear, trepidation, sorrow. It was all there. Unmissable.

This was a great romance with just enough suspense to keep it interesting. I loved the small town compassion for all the residents. The way they support each other through good times and bad. I am a dog lover, so that of course was what caught my eye on the cover and made me choose this book. I will definately read more of Nicholas Sparks books!

o unico personagem bom, morre.

As always everything went well.

Very touching story( i've cried at the end),like all the novels of this author,i just love ALL of his books,and always look forward to the new arrivals.