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The Best of Me

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Romance Fiction Chick-lit Fiction

by Nicholas Sparks

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3.91 (103.9K ratings)
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description 292 pages

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 103.9K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 292 pages.

About The Best of Me

In the spring of 1984, high school students Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole fell deeply, irrevocably in love. But as the summer of their senior year came to a close, unforeseen events would tear the young couple apart, setting them on radically divergent paths.Now, twenty-five years later, Amanda and Dawson are summoned back to Oriental for the funeral of Tuck Hostetler, the mentor who once gave shelter to their high school romance. Neither has lived the life they imagined.As Amanda and Dawson carry out the instructions Tuck left behind for them, they realize that everything they thought they knew was not as it seemed. Forced to confront painful memories, the two former lovers will discover undeniable truths about the choices they have made. And in the course of a single, searing weekend, they will ask of the living, and the dead: Can love truly rewrite the past?

Detail Value
Author Nicholas Sparks
Published 2010
Pages 292
Kindle Price $12.99
Genres Romance, Fiction, Chick-lit, Fiction
Average Rating 3.91 / 5.00
Total Ratings 103,915

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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103.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.91, The Best of Me is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.00, it performs on par. With 103.9K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

3.91
This Book
4.00
Romance Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Best of Me?

The Best of Me is categorized as Romance, Fiction, Chick-lit, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is The Best of Me worth reading?

Based on 103.9K reader ratings, The Best of Me has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Best of Me?

The Best of Me has 292 pages.

Who wrote The Best of Me?

The Best of Me was written by Nicholas Sparks. It was first published in 2010.

What is the ISBN for The Best of Me?

The ISBN-13 for The Best of Me is 9780446547660.0.

How much does The Best of Me cost on Kindle?

The Best of Me is available on Kindle for $12.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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