“The Notebook,” by
Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks, in “The notebook” describes the unchangeable
passion and love of a couple even though they have separated for 14 years.
There is a man whose name is Noah and there is a woman whose name is Allie.
Noah and Allie have been missing each other though they broke up 14 years ago
because of her parents’ refusal. Allie who engaged with another man decide to
go to see Noah before she get married with her fiancé. So, they meet each
other again and they feel passion and love to each other. After 2 days later
Allie’s mother comes and Allie decide to go to see her fiancé, but she come back to Noah right away and they get married. About 50 years later, Allie get
Alzheimer unfortunately, but Noah always visits her and reads their love story
to her.
This story is a real love story. I
think this story line is a little bit expectable but I wasn't been bored
when I read the book. I like this book and I was impressed by this book.
First, I have always thought that there aren’t any eternal things in the world, including
love. While reading this book, I was been impressed by their sincere love. How
can they love each other despite separating 14 years? While I read this
story, I could feel how much they loved each other and their passion to each other.
I also learned that there can be some unchangeable things like Noah’s love. Second,
I like the description of the author. He describes the characters' feelings so minutely. Therefore, I can catch the thought progression of the characters. He also
describes nature well and I can feel the nature and the circumstances matching. Last, I learned the importance to follow one's own heart. Allie who is
engaged with another man can’t decide who the right person is for her and is confused. The impressing scene is when her mother, who had refused Noah, tells Allie that the most important thing is her feeling and she would always love her
daughter whatever she does. Allie is torn between love and
status. Finally, she chooses Noah and she thinks that is the right decision for her. She follows her heart, which made it the right decision. I think that
following the heart is difficult sometimes but that it is the right decision. If
I follow my mind, then there isn’t any regret at least. I realize that I also should
hear my mind and try to follow my heart. I would recommend this book to others
for that reasons.
