Best Book Nicholas Sparks Has Ever Written!

Colin Hancock is a young guy with a fairly dark past. He's giving his second chance in life the best he can, but he still has a problem with anger management. When he meets Maria Sanchez, he is completely overwhelmed with her beauty. Yet, he is also totally honest with her about his past mistakes and the things he has done.

The two of them carry on what seems to be an unlikely relationship and all the while, ironically it's Maria's past that is most haunting. As things become more intense between Maria and Colin and Maria's family, terror strikes the core of all of the couples' values.

The narrator is fantastic, and the book reads like a quick paced mystery. Unlike many of Sparks' sappy love stories with tragic, horrible endings- this book is completely different. I gobbled it up and was mesmerized by the story, and what would happen next.

I never thought I'd like a Sparks book so well- but this one is a keeper!

5 stars

-Wendi

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Good

Great narrator! The story started off slow but it really picked up at the end. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the suspense. Seemed more like a mystery/suspense thriller book than Nicholas Sparks' usual love story type of book. It was good.

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Sparks fans beware, average book and less than average narration!

This book was ok. It wasn't bad, wasn't good. Didn't love the characters, and felt like I didn't "know" them very well from the get go. The little twist of mystery in the second half of the book was fine, but it was def hard to finish since the ending was rather predictable throughout.

An average book was pretty much ruined by the narration. It was flat, lacked emotion and depth and monotone! Being a southerner myself, Lily's accent was nothing less than appalling! As soon as I heard the narrator speak on her behalf for the first time, I almost turned it off and asked for a refund. But being a NS fan, I gave it a chance. Maria's narration was very weak as well, making her seem timid and non interesting. I am so surprised that the NS brand allowed this narrator to tell one of his stories. I have listened to countless audiobooks and sometimes you don't love the narration, but this is the first time I've seen it ruin an otherwise "ok" story.

My suggestion, if you love NS then read this book, don't listen. It would probably be much more enjoyable!

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Yawner

I found that 'See Me' was a fairly shallow story. I've listened to a Sparks story or two in my day & have never found them to be earth shaking literary events, but they do what you expect them to. 'See Me' was in my opinion OK, the story was like every other Sparks story (two opposites attracted to each other fall in love against some external strife), the writing was good (Sparks does a fine job at penning contemporary fiction), and the characters were as expected (two middle class out of sorts finding each other). But it wasn't enough.

I think this story could have worked better if 1/3 of the text were edited out. Many passages were too long and started plodding. Other passages did little to push the story forwards and were unneeded. Most of the story circles a mystery/stalking. But the motive in the mystery was tenuous.

Some of the passages move very well. You can see that Sparks has a gift as an author. But too many inconsistent details or obvious hints dropped make this story weak.

Maybe its just me, but whenever the narrator took the main characters voice 'Colin', the guy sounded like he had a lobotomy. Maybe its Nicholas Sparks trying to create an aloof character and the narrator couldn't do anything about it. Either way, Colin comes across as having a border line 60 IQ.

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Post Divorce Sparks = Dark

Certainly not his typical work. The romantic connections were weak. Never really fell in love with any of the people. Story was okay and although the narrator did a great job, perhaps he wasn't the right fit for this set of characters.

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Nail biter

This book was great! I had to be listening to it every chance I got. Very intriguing.

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I'm a huge NS fan but this one was just so so.

The story dragged a bit. A lot of eye rolls on my part. I liked Maria's character and portrayal of a strong and loving American Mexican family. I had a hard time liking the story. Not my favorite.

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Tedious, boring and predictable.

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A story with a fast moving and interesting plot.

Has See Me turned you off from other books in this genre?

Yes, from this author.

Which scene was your favorite?

None, I struggled to get through the book.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Amazement that people actually gave it a good rating.

Any additional comments?

Don't waste your time on this sappy novel.

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Snooze fest

This was a boring regurgitation of past Spark's books. It felt like a movie script.

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Disappointed

What would have made See Me better?

Atypical Sparks book; well educated female lawyer is shown as a wimp. No depth of character.
I was disappointed

How could the performance have been better?

reader did a great job, the script was the problem.

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