Dear John is an emotional book that pulls at your heart strings with it’s heartfelt message and beautiful prose. This novel, much like Nicholas Spark’s other novels, had me turning pages. Unlike his other novels, the main protagonist is different from the other characters because he has thick skin and grew up with a father whose life is devoted into routine and balance. John Tyree is an army built guy with an attitude who never thought he would ever seriously fall in love. Then, of course at the right moment, he meets the tanned-brunette sunshine of his life, Savannah. Who by the way is the kind of girl you would hate to compete with because of her kindness and devotion to being a good humanitarian. It started out as a simple rescue which then turned into two weeks of them laughing, sharing stories over a starry sky and hanging out at the beach. After those two weeks, John knew he found his true love but he had to leave back to the military. This lead to heartfelt letters from Savannah and that is where the story emotional strings start to strum in. What I enjoyed about this book as well as Savannah and John’s relationship, I enjoyed seeing the growing relationship between John and his father. This title is quite fitting because the novel revolves around a heart wrenching letter that begins with two simple words, “Dear John”. I recommend this book to any romance lover as it was a great read. “When you're struggling with something, look at all the people around you and realize that every single person you see is struggling with something, and to them, it's just as hard as what you're going through.”

I loved this book!

Beautifully written. Excellent analogies. He is never a disappointment. Truly explores the heart wrenching strength in true love. A wonderful read.

i teared towards the end of this book. I prefer the book to the movie.

I had never read a Nicholas Sparks before and although I did like the book, it will not spur me on to read any more. I think the story was a good one but I thought it dragged a bit in the middle. This kind of story set over time with action only at the beginning and end is a tough write. I admit I did get teary at the end. There are so many other stories out there that I want to read. Sparks will have to continue writing for the movies.

Amazing love story.

beautifully written, but the ending was really sad

Although I am a Nicholas Sparks fan, I have to agree that the book did kind of drag on a little. It's a sad story but overall it's worth reading. The movie was definitely worth watching as well. If you're looking for a good love story go for it! =]

Read the book before seeing the movie so it wasnt the typical rom com, enjoyed the book but not mind blowing!

I watched the movie first and I really liked it; but then I read the book and I felt as if it was just too lengthy and sometimes too descriptive in the wrong spots. I've only read two of Nicholas Sparks novels, and I don't think I'll read anymore. WATCH THE MOVIE :)