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July 15,2025
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I truly relished this book.

It had me in stitches at times, and then it brought tears to my eyes. I found myself completely smitten with Sam. She was such an amazing woman.

As I delved into the pages of this book, I could sense the profound love she held for her granddaughter and for the love of her life.

I was glad, yet not overly astonished, to discover who it was that she had fallen in love with. Mostly because all books of this genre tend to have a certain predictability about them.

I'm not typically the sort of person who gravitates towards sappy love stories, but I have to admit that I really enjoy the ones that James Patterson pens. His ability to craft engaging and emotional tales is truly remarkable.

Each of his books seems to draw me in and keep me hooked until the very end. This one was no exception. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.
July 15,2025
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One afternoon, when you find yourself at the pool, perhaps a bit under the weather and stuck at home, or nervously waiting for someone to come out of surgery, you might be in need of a book to pass the time.

If that's the case, then this simple and quick read could be just what you're looking for. It's like a cheesy Lifetime movie, but in book form.

Sometimes, even our reading material needs to be something that requires little thought and can simply be enjoyed mindlessly.

Whether you're looking to escape reality for a little while or just need something to keep you occupied during those moments of waiting or relaxation, this book might be the perfect choice.

So, pick it up, kick back, and let the story carry you away.
July 15,2025
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A dull and overly rosy history is not for me. The romantic novel is not my cup of tea. I prefer something more realistic and engaging. Something that can truly capture my attention and make me think. A story that is full of depth and complexity, with characters that I can relate to and understand. I don't want to read about a perfect world where everything is always happy and beautiful. I want to see the struggles and the challenges that people face in real life. I want to be inspired by their courage and determination. So, while the romantic novel may have its charm for some, it just doesn't do it for me.

July 15,2025
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A truly heartwarming book awaits you, filled with the beautiful story between a grandmother and a granddaughter. Their individual love stories, though distinct, are intricately tied together, creating a narrative that is both touching and engaging.


As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself experiencing a range of emotions. There will be moments that make you feel sad, perhaps due to the challenges and obstacles faced by the characters. Yet, at the same time, you'll be eager to see what happens next, driven by a sense of curiosity and anticipation.


This book is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a light read. It offers a gentle escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, allowing you to immerse yourself in the charming world of the grandmother and granddaughter. So, pick up this book, relax, and let the story unfold before your eyes.

July 15,2025
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It's a good story indeed.

Probably, if I had read this book years ago and hadn't already come across similar ones, I would have given it a higher rating.

There is something about it that kind of reminds me of The Notebook.

The plot might have had a more profound impact on me back then.

However, having read many books with similar themes and storylines, it doesn't have the same novelty.

Nevertheless, it still manages to engage the reader and draw them into its world.

The characters are well-developed, and the writing is quite good.

It's just that in comparison to some of the other books I've read, it doesn't stand out as much.

Overall, it's a decent read, but not one that will leave a lasting impression.

July 15,2025
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I read this book from start to finish today.

As a teacher on summer break, I had the luxury of devoting my entire day to this literary adventure.

The story had its sweet moments, which truly tugged at my heartstrings. There were scenes that made me smile and feel a warmth spreading within.

However, it also had its fair share of drawbacks. At times, it was painfully cheesy, with dialogues and情节 that seemed overly contrived and lacking in authenticity.

The characters' actions and decisions often felt unrealistic, as if they were living in a world far removed from our own.

Despite these flaws, I still managed to enjoy the book to some extent. It provided a form of escapism during my summer break, allowing me to immerse myself in a different world, even if it was a somewhat flawed one.

Overall, while it wasn't a perfect read, it did have its moments of charm and entertainment.
July 15,2025
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There are so many things I could say about this book... but they would be few to describe the feelings it contains.

It is above all a love story.

It is especially a story about the unconditional love between a grandmother and a granddaughter.

The complicity existing between them is perfectly described. They are the best friends.

Virtually the entire book takes place on Lake Geneva, where the lake itself and Sam's (the grandmother's) house are characters.

Jennifer (the granddaughter) has been through a lot but has found the necessary strength in her grandmother, who is one of those people with an incredible force and for whom everything is okay. One of those people who suffer injustices but still always has a smile on her face.

But, as a grandmother, she suffers the hardships of old age... and Jennifer... has to face a new challenge...

Sam is hospitalized and "communicates" with Jennifer through letters she has been writing to her, so that one day she can read them and thus... know the true story of the grandmother... the one that not even Jennifer knows...

It is these letters that will give new hope and that will allow Jennifer to fall in love again and deeply experience the joys of a new love... Will it be?

This book is full of touching and heartwarming love relationships, in the sense that we readers are transported to the places and live what the characters live. We see what they saw... We feel...

It is a beautiful and sad story at the same time... of course, there were plenty of stubborn tears... because after all...

"LOVE NEVER DIES"
July 15,2025
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Jennifer has had to endure so much. She has had many misfortunes one after another.

Thankfully, in the end, she was able to redeem herself. The letters she receives from her grandmother Sam are the focal point of the story.

As the writer chooses them to describe the importance that a letter has had for him, a letter that has changed his life.

This choice really appealed to me. It shows how a simple thing like a letter can have a profound impact on someone's life.

Jennifer's journey through all the hardships and her eventual redemption is a powerful and inspiring one.

The letters from her grandmother seem to be a source of strength and hope for her, guiding her through the difficult times.

It makes me think about how important our relationships with our loved ones are and how a few kind words or a letter can mean the world to someone.

Overall, this story about Jennifer and the letters from her grandmother is a beautiful and touching one that leaves a lasting impression.
July 15,2025
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Sam's Letters to Jennifer by James Patterson is a captivating novel that takes readers on an emotional journey.

Jennifer returns to her vacation home following a family tragedy. There, she discovers a series of letters addressed to her from her grandmother, Sam. These letters are filled with deep emotions and reveal many aspects of Sam's life that Jennifer was previously unaware of.

The story is told at a fast pace, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. The dialog is engaging, and the endearing letters add an extra layer of charm. It is easy for readers to become immersed in Jennifer's life and feel a connection to her.

The characters in the book are likable, and the story is believable. Jennifer undertakes a great deal of soul searching as she comes to terms with her family's past and her own future.

Overall, Sam's Letters to Jennifer is a heartfelt story that explores themes of family, love, loss, and happiness. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a touching and engaging read.

You can find more information about the book on Goodreads by clicking here.
July 15,2025
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Sam's letters to Jennifer take the reader on an emotional journey, starting from the profound depths of being in love and evolving into a more complex form of loving someone.

Jennifer, also known as Scout or Jenny in the book, is the very embodiment of a person who loves wholeheartedly. Whether it is through her actions, words, or tears, one can truly witness the abundance of love she has to offer, even when she attempts to hold back.

Personally, I had an enjoyable experience reading this book. By the final chapters, I found myself shedding tears that soon turned into full-on crying. Oh well, such is the power of a great story. It is a superlative tale to see, hear, and read, demonstrating how Scout's relationship with Sam flourishes, as well as her connections with other characters.

The beginning of the book is a bit slow-paced, but as one approaches the end, the pace definitely quickens. It is a story replete with hope, distress, sadness, and happiness - opposing emotions that blend together seamlessly, without raising any questions.

I do wish there could have been a few minor alterations, especially at the start of the book. However, overall, it is a good read.

P.S. I am a bit envious of Jen's and Sam's relationship, yet at the same time, I admire it so much that it almost hurts, while also giving me hope.
July 15,2025
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The story is centered around an unhappy woman who engages in a secret affair for many years. After her husband passes away, she secretly marries the man she had the affair with. Sam writes letters to her granddaughter, Jennifer, revealing the details of this relationship. However, my issue with this is that the author seems to have glamorized the relationship. It's as if the woman is to be admired simply because she didn't leave her husband during the affair.

Interestingly, the best part of the book is a quote by Father Alfred D'Souza: "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin--real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."

It's quite ironic that the best part wasn't even written by the author herself. This book was penned by the same author who wrote Sundays at Tiffany's, a book that I actually liked. It makes one wonder if the author's writing style and the themes she explores have changed or if this particular story just didn't resonate with me as much as her previous work.
July 15,2025
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The world truly operates in mysterious ways, dear friends. And I find myself believing in this adage now more than ever before.

\\n  ”Please don’t shut out love- it’s the best thing about life.”\\n

I say this because I am completely flabbergasted as to how any agent, editor, or publisher could have permitted such an appallingly written book to see the light of day.

Jennifer has always shared a close bond with her grandmother, Sam. So, when Sam slips into a coma following a freak accident, Jennifer rushes to her bedside without hesitation. While there, she stumbles upon a bundle of letters that Sam had penned to her, detailing her life and a few little secrets she had been keeping from everyone. As Jennifer delves into those letters, she begins to uncover an entirely new side of her grandmother and gains a fresh perspective on life, which involves learning to love again after the loss of her husband.

A friend had described this book as ‘trashtastic’, and initially, I disagreed with her. I wasn't anticipating a literary masterpiece with this book. I simply hoped for a nice, sweet love story to breeze through as a quick, mindless read. And in the beginning, that's precisely what I got; a charming and endearing story.

But then, it seems as though the author's editor must have decided to take an extended vacation or simply stopped working for Patterson or something, because the writing that followed was absolutely atrocious. It was extremely bad. In fact, my seven-year-old niece could probably pen a better book than this. I found myself wondering, how on earth could this book have been written by James Patterson? Isn't he supposed to be this renowned, best-selling author who has been in the game for a while and has written countless books? If that's the case, shouldn't his writing be of a much higher caliber than this? The writing was so糟糕 that it made my eyes roll back into my head. If I were tasked with proofreading the entire book with a red pen in hand, the pages would be so drenched in red ink that George R.R. Martin would have to pen The Red Wedding, 2.0. In terms of grammar and punctuation, this book was abysmal.

But wait, it gets even worse. Because it's not just the basic grammar and punctuation that are lacking; the entire plot of the book feels incomplete. This might have something to do with the fact that there are so many plot holes in this book that it resembles a slice of Swiss cheese. For example, we know that Jennifer's husband passes away, and Patterson informs us of when and where. But he neglects to tell us why. He simply goes to Hawaii and then, poof! He's gone. What happened to him? Did he drown in the ocean? Get devoured by a shark? Plummet into an erupting volcano? WHAT HAPPENED??!! Patterson does this repeatedly; he writes vaguely about tragic events that occur, but never bothers to flesh them out in detail. I mean, I understand that we as readers aren't idiots, but the whole fade to black approach isn't exactly a winning strategy either.

The entire plot of the book was more reminiscent of a Lifetime or Hallmark movie than an actual book. Everything unfolds rather hastily, with little to no answers provided to the reader. The plot is overly simplistic, which makes it a mindless read, but when combined with the fact that it's cheesier than a block of Velveeta, well, it makes for a truly torturous reading experience. Some professional reviewers have compared this book to Nicholas Sparks' writing, but that would be a blatant insult to Nicholas Sparks himself. I never thought I would say this, considering how famous (and infamous) Sparks is, but his novels are far superior to this book in every conceivable way.

Look, there's really no sugarcoating it; this book was dreadful. It was so bad that I can't quite fathom the fact that it was published by a major publishing house. It managed to pass through the hands of editors, agents, and general proofreaders, and yet, it still managed to be released into the world. Not only that, but it was one of the top 10 best-selling books in the year it was published. I will never be able to understand how this could be possible, given that the writing is atrocious, the dialogue is laughable, and the entire plot is missing so many crucial points that it'll likely disappear into a black hole. Patterson typically writes books with a co-writer, and let me tell you; I sincerely hope they're better than this book. Because so far, Patterson solo is a complete and utter disaster.
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