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Přání by Nicholas Sparks, Nicholas Sparks

8 reviews

jeanaquinlan's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. In true Nicholas Sparks fashion, this book had me crying. What a sweet story.
The twist at the end was so sweet; that Mark is Maggie’s child. Their relationship was precious.
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jasleepy's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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zealandrc's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

It felt like watching a heartfelt movie. So good
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siobhanward's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

 Somehow I made it through the early 2000s without ever having consumed a piece of Nicholas Sparks' media. No movies or books up until now, though I definitely know of a lot of them. And for my first foray into his work, this wasn't bad at all. It was a cute read, definitely predictable and really slow at times, but that didn't diminish my enjoyment. It was definitely cliche, and honestly reminded me a lot of Sarah Dessen's work - and since I love her, that wasn't a bad thing.

I liked Maggie's aunt a lot and I'm glad we got to learn more about her through the book. Her parents were ROUGH to read and I just felt awful for Maggie whenever they were mentioned. Definitely a cute read, not super Christmas-y, but still a fun read for the holidays. 
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ariep's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Really liked it! Not much to say, fun holiday read.
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literarymary95's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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gemin1reader's review against another edition

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emotional sad slow-paced

4.0

Typing this while still crying at the ending of this book. A real tear jerker, but a beautiful love story. 

The first half of this was a slow read, and sometimes the dialogue felt a bit stilted, but the ending and emotions made up for it. 
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backpackingbookworm's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

What a book to start the year on! As a long-time Nicholas Sparks fan, I couldn't wait to binge The Wish over the holiday period. His books are almost like a guilty pleasure of mine, especially for someone who shuns the majority of romance novels. Although they are quite formulaic and similar in writing style, I still find myself loving each new release more than the last.

The Wish is a story about first love, life-changing decisions, and what-ifs. It makes you suddenly conscious of living and inspires you to follow your heart and do what you love before it's too late.

Narrated by Maggie, a terminally ill travel photographer living in New York, the story switches between two timelines - present-day right before Christmas and her time in Ocracoke (an isolated island she was temporarily sent to as a teenager to live with her aunt). As her final Christmas draws closer, Maggie opens up to her assistant, someone she has grown close to in recent months, and tells him the story of a year that changed everything - the year she met Bryce.

As expected, the descriptions, character building, and storytelling in The Wish were on point, bringing everything to life in the way only Nicholas Sparks can. You can't help but develop deep connections to the characters and embark on their journey with them. Even the blackest of hearts (talking from experience) will be crushed by the events in this book. I was sobbing by the end and I rarely cry at books. It was raw, tender, and tragic - three things that tick all my boxes in a romance novel.

Thank you so much to Hachette AU for sending me a copy of The Wish in exchange for an honest review.

Rating breakdown
  • Plot/narrative - 4.7
  • Writing style/readability - 4.8
  • Characters - 4.6
  • Diverse themes - 4.1
  • Ending - 4.8
Overall - 4.6 
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