The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

Captivating.  That one word clearly describes The Last Song, by Nicholas Sparks.  I was captivated throughout the entire book.  The characters in the story were incredibly moving, even though at many times, their attitudes and decisions frustrated me.  But I suppose that’s what made them so lifelike.  I enjoyed the transformation of the main character, Ronnie.  She grows from a rebellious troubled teen to a strong young woman.  I liked the fact that she was her own person, a little rough around the edges, but genuine and caring at the same time.  And yet misinterpreted. She always stood up for what she thought was right. She didn’t waver when pressured by others, she stood to her convictions, and wasn’t shy about expressing those views with others, despite their rejection.  I loved it!  I also laughed at the fact that even when she made mistakes or was wrong, she went down wrong and strong.  She always went down fighting.  Her convictions were so set, that even though she made mistakes, she refused to change her mind until hours, days, or weeks after it was absolutely certain, without a shadow of a doubt, that she had erred.  I guess something about that just strikes a nerve with me… in a familiar, laughable kind of way.

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