“Dear John” is the first book of Nicholas Sparks which I’ve read recently. And after that I can say: Nicholas Sparks is certainly my favorite author and “Dear John” is my favorite love story now. The book is easy-writing and has an amazing plot. When I started reading it I was fully absorbed with the story. I think there is no use in retelling this story (I suggest, everyone can find it in Wikipedia) so I would like just to tell you a few words about my personal experience of the book.

The narrator of the story was John, who joined the army. He fell in love with a girl, Savannah, shortly before 9/11. Their love story was touched my feelings so much, that I was crying almost on every paper. And, of course, I couldn’t expect that the love story of this young couple would end so tragic. So, the title of the book was taken from the first words of Savannah’s letter, when she wanted to break relations with John.

This book taught me a very simple thing: “Love is not only happiness, beautiful wedding, smiles, kisses and so on. First of all, Love is a self-sacrifice feeling and if you truly love somebody, you’ll do your best for her, even if you have to leave her with another man.” A lot of people may say:  “What nonsense!” However, after having read this book I can say: “I trust these words. I trust the story of the book. I trust Nicholas Sparks”. 

What is more, “Dear John” is the fifth of Nicholas Sparks' books to be turned into a movie.