40 pages • 1 hour read
Nicholas SparksDear John
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Dear John by Nicholas Sparks follows the love story of John Tyree, a soldier on leave, and Savannah Lynn Curtis, a college student. After meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina, they fall in love, but the events of 9/11 force John to choose between his duty to the Army and his commitment to Savannah. Their relationship is tested by time and distance, leading John to make choices about what it means to truly love someone.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Nicholas Sparks' Dear John is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. Critics praise its emotional depth and relatable characters, though some find the plot predictable and sentimentality overdone. The prose is accessible and engaging, appealing to romance enthusiasts, despite moments leaning towards melodrama. Overall, it's a heartfelt read with mixed reception.
Who Should Read Dear John?
A reader who would enjoy Dear John by Nicholas Sparks is someone who appreciates poignant, emotion-driven love stories with complex characters. Fans of romantic dramas like The Notebook or A Walk to Remember will find similar emotional depth and thematic resonance in Dear John.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
850LBook Details
Romance
Drama / Tragedy
Modern Classic Fiction
Military / War
Love / Sexuality
Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness
Relationships: Fathers
Relationships: Daughters & Sons