Tolog Recommendations: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

A Walk to Remember
by Nicholas Sparks

reviewed by Camille Trevor
class of 2015

This book challenges the power of love between narrator Landon and Jamie Sullivan. They both come from completely different social groups which gives a sort of Romeo and Juliet feel. Jamie is an innocent girl who reads the Bible and helps out in orphanages in her spare time. Landon, on the other hand, spends time with friends who are bad influences and don't do much. They've known each other for quite some time but rarely say anything to each other. It isn't until Landon joins Theater class when they actually interact, leading to their continuous encounters in and outside of school. As they spend some time together, she urges him to join the school play, walk her home, and help her at the orphanage. At first, he is very reluctant and embarrassed to be seen with Jamie but as time passes, Landon grows subtle feelings for her. He develops a small attachment to her which leads to Landon collecting money for the orphanages on his own and spending minimal time with his old friends. He is discovering his true self and enjoys being in Jamie's company. At this point, he shows his affection more prominently and they both share the same feelings for each other. Landon spends a good portion of the book reflecting on his emotions and feelings towards Jamie, which shows a lot about his character, aside from the mask he puts on around social crowds. This is when Landon discovers all of Jamie's secrets and leaves him wanting more.If you like sappy romance movies, you'll love this book!