Safe Haven
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Imprint:
New York : - Grand Central Pub
Pages:
340
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9780446585088, 9780446573672, 9780446547598
Language:
English
Notes:
"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"--from author's web site.
Statement of responsibility:
Nicholas Sparks
Characteristics:
viii, 340 p. ;,22 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Sparks, Nicholas
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Add a CommentOddly enough, I did enjoy this book. Not my style of reading, and though I guessed what the ending would bring, Sparks did a good job of keeping me on the edge of my seat. A good read for when you're bored.
This story is about Katie; a woman who escapes from her abusive husband and end up in a small town called. She's been battered emotionally, mentally and physically. ; Alex, a man who lost his wife and is now a single father raising his two young children. He owns a store and knows everyone who comes in; that it until this delicate looking women enters. She meets the children and daughter immediately grows to like her. Begin this relationship and get very close. Her neighbor Jo is somewhat of a busy body, but for good reasons. She befriends Katie and they talk about this man. What I really like about this book is that its family based, but also has scenes of personal need. While loves and cares for his children, he needs to fill that empty gap his wife left when she died. Katie, a woman who does not fully trust men wants to be loved and taken care of, and she finds that in him. This story has a lot of suspense because while you're reading and coming to like the character of Alex, you start wondering if her husband is going to come looking for her or if he'll just find another woman to abuse. The way its written is in each characters perspective. So we see what Alex is thinking and doing or remembering. Katie recalls her horrifying past, and her husband remembers when they were together and how much he misses her and dreams of all the torture he would do to her if he ever found her. There's a bit of a twist in the end that I didn't expect, but it was a good twist.
I thought this story was so very predictable, but still i was captivated for the last the few chapters. A light read, but worth it.
This description does not match the book I read.
The nice thing about Nicholas Sparks is that, when you read his books, you know what you're going to get. Safe Haven is a decent offering.
As usual, Nicholas Sparks amazed me with his knack for writing dramatic romances. There was a shocking anti-climax at the end that I did not expect at all, and I really liked how the story was concluded. It was a wonderful read which I finished in one sitting. 4 hours straight of reading! :)
Very good book. love the similes and metaphors the author puts throughout the book. But i am undecided if i like the ending.
This book was really good. I can't wait to see it as a movie
This is truly one of the best books I've ever read. Nicholas Sparks is really amazing at writing beautiful love stories.
I enjoyed this book from first page to last because it was so well written. The story and characters are very believeable and exciting. I highly recommend it.