Plot Summary

The Last Song

Nicholas Sparks
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The Last Song

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Nicholas Sparks

The Last Song

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wilmington, North Carolina • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks follows seventeen-year-old Ronnie Miller, who spends a transformative summer in North Carolina with her estranged father, Steve, and ten-year-old brother, Jonah. Initially rebellious, Ronnie reconnects with her father through their shared love of music and forms a romantic relationship with Will Blakelee. Sensitive topics such as terminal illness and divorce are explored in the story.

Romantic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

567,357 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nicholas Sparks' The Last Song is praised for its emotional depth and heartwarming portrayal of familial bonds, particularly the father-daughter relationship. Critics appreciate the strong character development. However, some feel the narrative is formulaic and predictably sentimental. Overall, it is a touching read, appealing to fans of romantic and family dramas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Song?

Readers who enjoy heartfelt romance, emotional journeys, and themes of family reconciliation will be captivated by The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks. Fans of Sparks' own The Notebook and works by Jodi Picoult and Richard Paul Evans will find this novel equally compelling and poignant.

4.4

567,357 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wilmington, North Carolina • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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