A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks: Book Review

A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks

There is a reason why Nicholas Sparks is the Bestselling Author that he is. This is a beautiful love story about forgiveness and doing the right thing even when you can’t forgive. I am not generally a fan of love stories but Sparks always manages to give it a little twist that makes it more than just a love story. The mystery that is the background of this story is heart wrenching all on its own. A wife and mother killed at an early age with no explanation to be found, A husband left behind with no way to move on, A little boy who has been allowed to just drift through school because his mom is gone and a teacher willing to make a difference. Fate is lovely, cruel in many ways but still lovely. My only complaint with this book is that it was a little predictable however this is easily made up for with Sparks’s wonderful use of words. He puts you into the mindset of a small town and draws you right into the story. The edge of madness that these people skirt is tantalizing. The husband was determined to blame an “enemy” for her death but this is a reminder that sometimes our only enemy is the one in our minds. This is a very quick and easy read but I loved it from beginning to end and probably will read it again someday. The story that is told in Chapter 13, that later leads to a superb ending for this story could be a book in and of itself.