Well...considering that I read this book in only a day, I think it's safe to say that I was impressed! I loved reading this story, and instantly fell in love with all of the characters. Nicholas Sparks has a way of writing that reads just like a screenplay; I feel as though I'm watching the film reel in my head. (It's no wonder so many of his books have been made into films!) Very happy I decided to pick up another of his novels, & I was so touched that I've decided I'm going to start working through his backlist again. It's been too long!