Name: The choice
ISBN: 0446579920

Nicholas Sparks

The choice

Yeesh. Sparks is not pulling his punches 

Shanelle M.

"Stories are as unique as the people who tell them, and the best stories are those in which the ending is a surprise. "

#1 New York Times bestseller Nicholas Sparks turns his unrivaled talents to a new tale about love found and lost, and the choices we hope we'll never have to make. Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life - boating, swimming , and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies -- he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage and family, THE CHOICE ultimately confronts us with the most heartwrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

The Choice

Dalia

Ipshita Kanungo

Maybe life hit a little harder and it made focusing on the book a little harder, but for whatever reason I wasn't as gripped by this as I usually am. 

Obviously I got teary eyed by the ending but I'm still not as fully convinced that these guys have a be all undying love connection. 

This wasn't The Notebook, Me Before You, or A Walk To Remember- but it is Nicholas Sparks, and it was a good book but I just- missed the connection they have I guess. 

Honestly...

I don't know. 

Maybe life hit a little harder and it made focusing on the book a little harder, but for whatever reason I wasn't as gripped by this as I usually am. 

Obviously I got teary eyed by the ending but I'm still not as fully convinced that these guys have a be all undying love connection. 

This wasn't The Notebook, Me Before You, or A Walk To Remember- but it is Nicholas Sparks, and it was a good book but I just- missed the connection they have I guess. 

Kathleen Tom

5 Awesome Lovely Outstanding Stars! 

Hi BookLovers, 

I know I know, I was Thirteen years late and I am so freaking sorry. I was reading this yesterday and I watch the movie at night and guess what? I'm so in love. I especially love the book ofcs but the movie is not that bad. 

I don't know but I kinda love this more than The Notebook hehe :) 

I really appreciate the writing and every chapter is just amazing but we all know the Author never gonna let us down so I'm not surprise that I love work just that it took me years to come to my sense and read this. 

Highly Recommended :)

Stefanie Sugia

This book is one of the best from Nicholas Sparks.. :):) I love the characters, plot, endings, well particularly everything about it. It has been entertaining, funny, heart-wrenching, and romantic all at the same time. 

The book has two parts. To make things simple and not spoiling anything, i'll say: Part 1 is the happy part, Part 2 is more of a roller-coaster ride (a lot of emotional feelings involved) ;)

Travis Parker is a man with a good job, a lot of good friends, and a life full of new experiences. He's the type of guy who wants to try out everything there is to try in life, but Travis never got a serious relationship that leads to a stable life. Not until he met his new neighbor, Gabby Holland. 

From the very first time since Gabby moved next door, Travis has been trying his best to be a good neighbor. He even sent a basket of gift as a sign of welcome to her. But it seems that Gabby is angry with him about something. One day, Gabby suddenly confronted Travis regarding her dog -Molly- being pregnant. She thinks that Molly is pregnant because of Travis's dog -Moby- did something. That's the first time they met and it leaves a great impression on both of them. 

One thing leads to the next. It seems everything was just a misunderstanding and Gabby felt so ashamed, so she tried her best to avoid Travis. Remembering Travis is her neighbor, she can do nothing about it. Travis has been very forgiving about their first meeting and even invited her to join a get-together with his friends. Travis is attracted to Gabby, and actually Gabby does to, but she doesn't want to admit it. Because at the time, Gabby was dating someone named Kevin.

It leaves her with the choice to choose between her long-relationship with Kevin, or a new-relationship with a guy named Travis whom she just knew for a few days? Well, the story doesn't stop there actually. Remember, there's a part 2 to this story. And i can't say anything at all about the Part 2 without spoiling it in anyway. It just struck me as unbelievable at first. I was on the verge of crying by the end of the story. Beautiful, absolutely amazing story. :):)

Now outside of the story, i have to say i loveee Travis's sister, Stephanie. She's just so witty and funny. I also love Travis's character in the story, because his image seems really fun and i think it'll be comfortable being around a person like him. *i especially love the part where his sexy hip was described* :DD

Great story! I would voluntarily give more than 5 stars if it's possible. :):)

Sarah Vaughan

So good! One of my favorite Nicholas Sparks novels by far!

Opposites attract in this moving #1 New York Times bestseller of love lost and found between a medical student and the man who captures her heart. Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life - boating, swimming , and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies -- he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage and family, THE CHOICE ultimately confronts us with the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

Jimena Vázquez Oliver

Goodreads PLEASE let me do half-star reviews okay this book doesn’t even deserve ONE!!! There was not a single good decision made in this entire book. Also AGAIN WITH THE CHEATING, NICHOLAS??? Can we maybe get a less toxic trope??? Honestly at this point I’ll take seventeen-year-olds getting married again over THIS.

Averi Hobbs

Okay so I really enjoyed this, and it was light and funny and romantic and just what I needed right now but it wasn't a OH MY GOD YOU HAVE TO READ IT, ya know? But I did really love this and I loved how it took place in Beaufort/Morehead City because I've been there multiple times and Moby is a boxer and I have two of them and it just made his so much more enjoyable. Also, Shackleford Banks is amazing and I love the wild horses there. It's great when you know exactly what a novel is describing.

Anna Agarwal

Now a major motion picture, The Choice is an unforgettable - and heart-wrenching - love story from Nicholas Sparks, the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO KEEP THE LOVE ALIVE? Travis Parker has it all: a good job, loyal friends and his dream home in North Carolina. The last thing he's looking for is a serious relationship. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Despite Travis's attempts to be friendly, the alluring redhead simply will not warm to him. But Travis feels compelled to get closer to her, leading them both down a road where they will face tough decisions, shocking revelations and devastating consequences. *The breathtaking new love story from Nicholas Sparks, Every Breath, is available to pre-order now* Praise for Nicholas Sparks 'Pulls at the heartstrings' Sunday Times 'When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings' Heat 'An absorbing page-turner' Daily Mail 'A fiercely romantic and touching tale' Heat on The Longest Ride 'An A-grade romantic read' OK! on Safe Haven 'This one won't leave a dry eye' Daily Mirror on The Lucky One

Alyssa 

That was honestly the first "solely -romance" book that I've enjoyed (and also the only Nicholas Sparks I liked) 

Sierra

Shruti Chhapia

Another great Nicholas Sparks’ novel. Full of a roller coaster of emotions and ups and downs but amazing as always!

Emma Myers

Honesty, I loved it.

You get super attached to the characters, and just fall in love with the story.

Some might not like the ending, I also thought it was sorta cheesy.

But this IS a Romance book.

It's okay to be cheesy sometimes.

Elad Schulman

Not my favorite Nicholas Sparks novel, but these are just so fast and addicting to read!