Message in a Bottle

I'd heard that Sparks is a popular fiction writer and wanted to try something different from the typical biography or classic novel that I usually read, so picked this book based on the good reviews. I've read about 1/3 of it and just have no desire to pick it back up. I find it boring and predictable, and poorly written. Perhaps I should have known not to get this since I've never been a "romance novel" kind of person. I hate not to finish a book I've started, but it's easy to put this one aside.

I have read several of Nicholas Spark's books. This is the first abridged title. I will not purchase abridged volumes again. I think I missed a lot. May purchase the unabridged book. That being said, as usual I liked this book.

If you like simple, simpering love stories of the type that are always on the best-seller list, then you'll like this insipid, slow, unexciting book. When I was done reading this book, I felt cheated. My suggestion: Rent the movie. At least the boat-wreck scene is exciting, and you get to see a little Paul Newman.

I loved the way the author captured your interest right from the get go....we all dream of finding a mystery in a bottle, but to actually have that happen is so surreal....finding the bottle, then finding him, falling in love and going full circle with the story..........I don't know, but it provided a wonderful read.....Thank you so much. I loved it!

Message in a Bottle is a fantastic love story that shows the true partnership in marriage. this book both filled my eyes with tears of joy and sadness feeling the pain and misery people were going through. I rate this book 5 stars as it truly spoke to the heart and made me realize many things about true love.

This book is captivating. I couldn't put it down. It starts rather quick and don't let you down from begining to end. I wish everyone would read this book, it is a must have. I hope you will read it. I know you won't be dissapointed.

As a hopeless romantic this uncanny love true took my heart to places it has yearned for. This is definitely a tear jerked but for more good reasons than bad. Sparks caught my heart with The Notebook and with Message in a Bottle. I can't wait to pick up another one of his books.

because...like books by Richard Paul Evans...I have all of Nicholas Sparks books and delight in re-reading, sometimes two or
three times, and I think every one is terrific. MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE is one of his "very best" and was a wonderful movie.

Every woman's dream to have someone write beautiful letters to them. The story was spellbinding and a fast read. I have read many books by Nicholas Sparks and have enjoyed all of them. He is one of my favorite authors.

Definitely a 5- Star rating. I loved it!!! Kinda slow in the beginning, but DO NOT hesitate to read this, best book I have read in a while, but as always, Nicholas Sparks is amazing and knows how to keep a person reading. Highly recommend this book for anyone!(: