Since November 2009American Saturdays Book News: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
September 11th, 2010 by Danielle
Out this week is Nicholas Sparks new novel Safe Haven. Chick Lit fans here in the US flock to Sparks’ writing and I myself am quite a fan of the movies his books have inspired as well. Truly, what could be wrong with an incredibly romantic and young male writer of Chick Lit? This is definitely a book I’m excited to read, with all of the elements I love like romance, mystery, and new destinations. It’s sure to be another of his many record breaking bestsellers. Take a look at the synopsis:
When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family.
But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her . . . a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo’s empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards . . . and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.
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I can’t not answer your question (“Truly, what could be wrong with an incredibly romantic and young male writer of Chick Lit?”), although I’m sure it was rhetorical, but anyway … What can be wrong? Have you read this interview: http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-03-11-lastsong11_CV_N.htm
It’s hilarious!
“Sparks says: “I’m going to interrupt you there. There’s a difference between drama and melodrama; evoking genuine emotion, or manipulating emotion. It’s a very fine eye-of-the-needle to thread. And it’s very rare that it works. That’s why I tend to dominate this particular genre. There is this fine line. And I do not verge into melodrama. It’s all drama. I try to generate authentic emotional power.”
But, well, he always does kill someone by the end of his tales, usually to maximum handkerchief effect.”
I can’t help disliking Sparks and The Notebook is one of the worst books I’ve ever read. I’ve heard the film is better, but I guess I’ll never find out.
You know, I think I skimmed the interview just after it was published, but didn’t pay enough attention obviously, because he’s a bit of a prude. Wouldn’t you say? He seems quite full of himself and his ability to understand woman. Kind of pitiful if you ask me.
Anywho, I actually quite enjoyed the movie version of The Notebook, and haven’t read the book. Primarily because I heard how awful the book was after I had seen the film and since I liked the film I decided not to ruin it.
Well, maybe I will hold off on this one now as well…we’ll see.