48 pages 1 hour read

Nicholas Sparks

The Choice

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks is a romance novel set in Beaufort, North Carolina, where bachelor Travis Parker’s life is changed when Gabby Holland, a determined medical student, becomes his neighbor, leading to a deep, complex relationship that explores themes of love, choices, and destiny. The story spans over a decade, revealing the consequences of their decisions and the resilience of their love. The novel contains themes of end-of-life care and physical and emotional trauma.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Nicholas Sparks' The Choice highlight its compelling and emotionally engaging narrative, with readers praising its exploration of love and life-altering decisions. However, some critiques note predictable plot elements and a lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's an evocative read for fans of heartfelt romance, despite occasional clichés.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Choice?

The ideal reader for Nicholas Sparks' The Choice is someone who enjoys emotionally driven, romantic narratives with characters facing life-changing decisions. They likely appreciate titles like The Notebook by Sparks or P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern, favoring heartfelt plots that explore love, sacrifice, and destiny.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction

Drama / Tragedy

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Values/Ideas: Fate

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Topics

Love / Sexuality