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Plot Summary
Dear John is one of the saddest and most romantic books you will likely ever encounter. Perfectly written, this love story will break your heart.
Set in North Carolina and taking place over seven years, the story is about a mature and soon to be college student, Savannah, that meets a young Army soldier, John Tyree, home on leave. Just a few days after meeting, they fall madly in love with one another. The romance develops over the most romantic summer of their lives. Their relationship grows and confidence blossoms. He confides in her about his autistic father and she helps John understand him. Being raised solely by his father, he longs for a connection and affection.
Separated for what seems like an eternity, seeing each other only a few days at a time, they write each other love letters detailing their profound love for one another over the course of seven long years. Unfortunately, 9/11 transpires and John decides to re-enlist. While he is gone she falls in love with another man, and decides to tell him in a letter which begins with the infamous salutation, Dear John. When he reads the letter, his heart breaks and so will yours.
Written by renowned writer, Nicholas Sparks in 2006, this beautiful and touching love story will keep you captivated until the end. As many readers will testify, Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers.
Out of all of Sparks' novels, 8 have been made into film. Born and raised in North Carolina, he says that "The love story is one of the oldest and most explored genres in literature." The world couldn't agree with him more.
"I first read this book my freshman year in high school and even though it is a slightly unlikey story and the wording in most of the book is awkward, I liked how it ended. I had never read a book like it, so it wasn't that predictable or over-used. I guess what I really liked was that, in the end, they don't actually end up together. This was pretty sad, especially how the epilogue played out. But, I was pleased with how it ended, simply because it wasn't something you'd expect to see in a typical romance novel. It left you feeling sad, but hopeful."
— Alyssa (4 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook, a soldier must face an impossible choice when a national tragedy threatens his relationship with the girl of his dreams. Now a motion picture starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried.
Rebellious John drops out of school and enlists in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life–until he meets Savannah. Their mutual attraction quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah waiting for John to finish his tour of duty, and John wanting to settle down with the woman who captured his heart.
But 9/11 changes everything. John feels it is his duty to re-enlist. While he’s away, Savannah falls in love with someone else. Returning home, John must come to grips with the fact that Savannah, now married, is still his true love–and face the hardest decision of his life.
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“For Sparks, weighty matters of the day remain set pieces, furniture upon which to hang timeless tales of chaste longing and harsh fate.”
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“Sparks’ novel brims with longing.”
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“Holter Graham provides what sounds like effortless narration in the uncommon love story of twenty-three-year-old rebel John Tyree, army enlistee, and Southern belle Savannah Lynn Curtis...Graham’s depiction of Savannah...is compelling. Graham captures the theme of mutual attraction and conflicting values with subtle vocal nuances, strong pacing, and controlled timing. His deft narration carries the story to a surprising conclusion that listeners won’t want to miss.”
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“Sparks, a perennially popular novelist...lives up to his reputation with his latest novel, a tribute to courageous and self-sacrificing soldiers.”
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“Sparks’ beautifully moving novel gives new meaning to the quintessential ‘Dear John’ letter…Has tremendous emotional depth, revealing the true meaning of unconditional love.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
Awards
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
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A Library Journal bestseller
Dear John Listener Reviews
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Teresa Bahr, 1/25/2019
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" I hate u Nick Sparks. "
— Cherie, 2/16/2014 -
" All I can say is that my heart was broken several times over while reading this book. Soo sad!! "
— Caity, 1/19/2014 -
" Ceritanya bagus. Filmnya juga seruu :') "
— Dian, 1/14/2014 -
" The ending was hard... "
— Carrington, 1/14/2014 -
" Meh. I was a little bored, honestly. It was a quick read, but the story was slow. (A lot of filler pages with not much going on.) It had the usual Nicholas Sparks heartfelt moments, but not enough to emotionally rope me in as is typical with his books. Take it or leave it. "
— Valerie, 1/11/2014 -
" Typical Nicholas Sparks, but still a great read. "
— Summer, 11/23/2013 -
" A fast read that has insights into autism and loves gained and never lost. "
— Jeff, 11/12/2013 -
" it was okaaay "
— Jamie, 9/29/2013 -
" much better than the movie. At least Savannah doesn't seem like a bitch in the story. But oh poor John, to think he had to sacrificed the coins, haihhh "
— Affiqah, 9/19/2013 -
" Heartbreaking.. "
— Ahmed, 9/1/2013 -
" Absolutely adore it! I like how it was so realistic for being a romance novel. It's like he got down to the whole "this is what loves all about" thing. I liked that. "
— Maddie, 4/20/2013 -
" This is a quality love story, and the ending, while sad, made the book even better. "
— Brenna, 4/19/2013 -
" This one is definitely one of my favorites! "
— Erica, 3/5/2013 -
" Definitely teared up while reading the scenes with his dad.. Yep, so I cried. I rarely do that. "
— Ayna, 7/20/2012 -
" i absolutely loved this book. i have read it twice. it was an amazing love story that sucks you in and makes you want it to be real. i also like that sparks took to the tragic love atory ending rather than happy ever after in thia book. it is truly fitting "
— Brianna, 4/15/2012 -
" this is quite different from the movie, and to be honest, i actually liked the movie better. its a typical sparks book. "
— Keisha, 1/25/2012 -
" Overall a pretty good read - Sparks writing skills should be commended - never gets too corny which is what I look for in a good book. "
— Alissa, 12/29/2011 -
" This book is sooooo good! It's also extremely sad, though "
— Emma, 11/5/2011 -
" Savannah pisses me off "
— Michele, 6/20/2011 -
" It was ok. I have mixed feelings about it, because I thought at first it was a little too cheesy, but then as it got sadder, I was wishing for the cheesiness back. All in all, it's a good read, but not a must-read. "
— Lucky7sarah, 5/24/2011 -
" dear john is written by Nicholas sparks and is 13 AR pionts the genre of this book is romance "
— Nichole, 5/24/2011 -
" Read in one sitting. All in a few hours. Couldn't stop crying. I don't know why someone would write such a tear jerking book from the beginning and all the way through it. Or maybe its just me. Very cathartic though. So even though I spent the day bawling my eyes out I very much enjoyed the book. "
— Misty, 5/23/2011 -
" It wasn't a perfect five because John wasn't supposed to let Savannah go. I was pissed at the ending. "
— Shanesha, 5/23/2011 -
" DId not enjoy the book. Did not enjoy the movie. I don't know what happened? It is very hard to get in to. "
— Carli, 5/20/2011 -
" Just got this book from the library today, LOVE IT!! I'm around page 50, and its great so far! "
— Maddie, 5/20/2011 -
" So fantastic. The movie was horrible though "
— Jessica, 5/19/2011 -
" this is so romantic ? i have read this one. and i know that i fall in love with john :) Nicholas Sparks is amazing author. "
— Indah, 5/19/2011 -
" Very good book. Make sure that when you sit to read it that you bring a box of tissues with! "
— Casi, 5/18/2011 -
" My fav book by him :) love them all!! Good, easy reading! "
— Michelle, 5/17/2011 -
" I love Nicholas Sparks, I just wish it ended differently... "
— Taylor, 5/17/2011
About Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is the author of twenty-five books, all of which have been New York Times bestsellers. His books have been published across more than fifty languages with over 150 million copies sold worldwide, and eleven have been adapted into films. He is also the founder of the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences.
About Holter Graham
Holter Graham, winner of three of AudioFile magazine’s Best Voice of the Year awards, is a stage, television, and screen actor. He has recorded numerous audiobooks and earned multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actor, his film credits include Fly Away Home, Maximum Overdrive, Hairspray, and The Diversion, a short film which he acted in and produced. On television, he has appeared in Army Wives, Damages, As the World Turns, Rescue Me, Law & Order, and New York Undercover. He received a BA degree from Skidmore College and an MFA from Vermont College.