“Dear John” book/movie recommendation

“Dear John” book/movie recommendation

By Paola Racu

Nicholas Sparks is a beloved storyteller around the world. His books have all been New York Times best-sellers, with over 105 million copies sold globally in over 50 languages, including over 75 million in the United States alone. Sparks spent six months at the age of 28 writing one of his best-known stories, The Notebook. It was released in 1996, and it was followed by an array of additional hits, including Message in a Bottle, Dear John, The Choice, The Lucky One, The Last Song, Safe Haven, The Longest Ride, and many more.

“Dear John” was published 2006 is about John, an enraged rebel, dropped out of school and doesnt know what he wants to do with his life until he meets.  Their mutual desire swiftly develops into the kind of love that has Savannah longing for John to return from his tour of duty and John wanting to settle down with her,  Nevertheless, 9/11 alters everything. John feels compelled to re-enlist. Savannah, regrettably, marries someone during their extended absence. Returning home he realizes that she is the true love of his life. 

In 2010, it was made into a movie, starring Channing Tatum as Jon and Smanda Seyfried as Savannah following relatively the same storyline as the book but with a couple of changes. The movie was excellent because it let the audience feel things. The lead performers had a believable relationship, and their performances were strong. I related to the movie's themes of love, sacrifice, and patriotism, and I found myself hoping the pair would succeed in overcoming their relationship's challenges. Although I enjoyed the book and felt the movie had significant differences from it, the main impact of the story was not weakened. 

You will be left with mixed emotions by the movie's joyous and sorrowful ending. John and Savannah's love is put to the test in the movie's climax in a way they never anticipated. As they attempt to deal with the difficulties that come with John's military service, their relationship is put to the test. Without giving anything away, you will be left  feeling conflicted as we see John and Savannah's futures take shape.

Overall , the movie stands out for its capacity to touch your hearts, because it did to mine, and leave an enduring impression. Even though there are numerous areas where the movie and book differ, both manage to tell a compelling and moving story. Fans of romantic dramas and who like to have a good cry must see the movie because of its sorrowful yet inspiring bittersweet finale.