I have mixed feelings about this book. It begins with a guy and girl who share a night together right after college graduation on July 15, 1988. Each new chapter outlines what is happening in each of their lives every year following on the same day, July 15, for the next 29 years of their lives. I started out LOVING this book. It was so heartbreakingly beautiful. I was anticipating this great love story...how these two people were perfect for each other, but the timing was just all wrong and something kept pulling them apart. As I got further into the book I kept waiting for that "grand gesture" moment when everything falls into place and everyone lives happily ever after; however, good ol' David Nicholls chose to take more of a Nicholas Sparks turn in the plot. This book didn't end as I would have liked/expected; however, I still enjoyed it very much. I would suggest reading it, especially if you plan on seeing the movie when it comes out later this month. I don't necessarily love Anne Hathaway, but I still would like to see this movie. I guess in that regard I would consider this book a success. Read it.
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