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Written on November 29, 2006 by Nicole

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At First Sight (Fireside Book Review)

I haven’t been reading much lately. Between getting ready to move and getting ready for the holidays, there isn’t much free time. But, I did manage to finally get around to finishing up At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks.book cover

I’ve read all of Nicholas Sparks’ books, except for his latest, Dear John, which is sitting on my book shelf waiting for me. I’m a big fan of Sparks’ work. He’s a superb story teller and great at throwing in a twist you never expected.

However, At First Sight, isn’t his best novel. It’s the sequel to True Believer, which I read and reviewed over the Summer. True Believer is the story of how Lexie Darnell and Jeremy Marsh meet and fall in love. At First Sight takes us through their life together in Boone Creek, North Carolina. The highlights include their engagement, their marriage, Lexie’s pregnancy and the renovations their first home. I guess I found the courtship more entertaining than real life!

The book begins with Jeremy relocating from New York City to the small town of Boone Creek. Of course, this is quite a cultural change for Jeremy. And, one that brings on a serious case of writers block. As Jeremy struggles through his career challenges, Lexie experiences ups and downs in her pregnancy.

It was an entertaining, easy read. But, as I mentioned earlier, Sparks does hit you with the unexpected. The twist really took me by surprise and at that point, I finished the book up in one night! I won’t say anymore, because I don’t want to give it away.

If you are a Sparks fan like me, you can’t pass on one of his books. You have to read it, just to say you’ve read them all! And, if nothing else, you can compare it to his others. For me, it’s hard to top The Notebook and Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas. Those are my top two!

Do you read Nicholas Sparks novels? What’s your favorite one?

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