I read this book a while ago. This book is about a guy named John who has joined the army and meets Savannah. John and Savannah fall in love but because of John's commitment to the army they are separated for several long stretches. During John's last tour Savannah starts dating this other guy. 
 If you like Nicholas Sparks you should read this book. However, it is not like many of his other books so that is why the rating isn't higher. I did not like the ending to this book. 
 And no I have not seen the movie because I hated the ending.