Bibliographic information: Sparks, N. (2006). Dear John. Grand Central Publishing, New York, NY. ISBN: 9780446567336
Plot Summary: John Tyree, a handsome but angry teen, joins the army after high school because he really doesn't know what he wants to do with his life. On a furlough from the army he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah, and a wonderful romance develops. John is a gentleman and they fall madly in love, but the relationship has to withstand distance and love through letter writing.
Critical Evaluation: If you love "corny" romance novels like so many of us do, Dear John is a winner. It is a "popular" type of novel that many would categorize as "Chick Lit" but labeling as such is an injustice. Males and females would both enjoy Dear John for the author's ability to write for the common person and use language that is very user friendly and readable. Dear John is a great love story because it is not all about sex. Love, family relationships and grave illnesses are explored. This novel also explores what "real love" is about: enduring the good with the bad.
Reader's Annotation: A young man joins the army but ends up falling in love with the girl of his dreams.
About the Author: Nicholas Sparks is a one of the best selling authors of love stories. Several of his novels have become major motion pictures including: The Notebook, The Last Song, Nights in Rodanthe, Message in a Bottle, to name a few.
Plot Summary: John Tyree, a handsome but angry teen, joins the army after high school because he really doesn't know what he wants to do with his life. On a furlough from the army he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah, and a wonderful romance develops. John is a gentleman and they fall madly in love, but the relationship has to withstand distance and love through letter writing.
Critical Evaluation: If you love "corny" romance novels like so many of us do, Dear John is a winner. It is a "popular" type of novel that many would categorize as "Chick Lit" but labeling as such is an injustice. Males and females would both enjoy Dear John for the author's ability to write for the common person and use language that is very user friendly and readable. Dear John is a great love story because it is not all about sex. Love, family relationships and grave illnesses are explored. This novel also explores what "real love" is about: enduring the good with the bad.
Reader's Annotation: A young man joins the army but ends up falling in love with the girl of his dreams.
About the Author: Nicholas Sparks is a one of the best selling authors of love stories. Several of his novels have become major motion pictures including: The Notebook, The Last Song, Nights in Rodanthe, Message in a Bottle, to name a few.
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Genre: Romance, Fiction
Curriculum Ties: none
Book Talking Ideas: What book is everyone reading and can't put down? Will Savannah's love for John endure his time away in the army? Feel like getting lost in love?
Reading Level/Interest: 14 and up
Challenge Issues: None, very clean cut.
Why include this book in selection? This is the kind of book that a reader can get lost in without having to think too much. The writing/language is very basic and it is a very enjoyable read that is difficult to put down. Definitely for the romantic reader.
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