The Last Song

Due to having a half day Thursday and for some reason, a ton of energy last night, I finished my book. I think this is the longest it has taken me to read a book. Not because it was a horrible book but because we have been so busy. A month, wow, a month to read it. Give me a break. I started reading last night at 11 with only about 100 pages to go. At 12:30, about a box of tissues later, I was done. I always know going into read a Nicholas Sparks book, that tissues are a requirement. 

This book hit a little close to home with me. I could relate to the main character, Ronnie. I think almost any woman that went through teenager years can. I was not like her by any means, but just her thought process and the experiences she went through. The part that got me was, the father-daughter relationship. That was the hard part for me. I think because she hated, and I mean, hated her father in the beginning. She had reasons to, but I just couldn't imagine hating my dad or mom like that. I think too, I'm such a daddy's girl that not being about to talk to my dad would literally drive me crazy. Plus, a big factor in their relationship is music. Which, my dad and I share common interest in that. I think the father-daughter moments are what got me in the book. Just watching it grow from hate, to tolerate, to love. I won't ruin the book for anyone if they want to read it. 

Of course the love story. The whole rich boy falls for the plain girl next door. It was interesting to see how their relationship develops but you figure out that they just can't live with out one another. No matter what his mom says. Everyone had a first love, and you can pretty much relate to that in the book.

There were side stories that were wrapped in to just complete the book. For some reason, I love reading books that are from the perspective of so many people. Just going through their thought process and seeing how the event before impacted them, just fascinates me. Each chapter was through the eyes of someone. Usually Ronnie, Will or her dad, but there were a few others. I think it keeps me more interested. 

Overall, I would read this book over again. It just goes to show that things aren't always as it seems and people can grow and change. Even if you have to give them a few chances. Of course, that family, is the root of it all. Your family always loves you, no matter what you do or say.