Anonymous
Post 07/06/2014 09:02     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If you haven't read them by now don't bother, it's not our style. And that's fine! I can't stomach it myself.


^not Your style. LOL


Ahhh, I liked that Royal We better.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 20:56     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

My significant other's work friend's family so maybe they felt awkward around me and my kid. I guess they picked a safe topic.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 20:48     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

I agree with every one of the pps.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 20:33     Subject: Re:Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

They're terrible.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 20:15     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Oy, those books are so utterly forgetable, don't waste your time. Just smile and nod.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 20:08     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Anonymous wrote:Graham crackers and a Hershey bar.

Sparks is marshmallow fiction.


And use the books as kindling.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 19:59     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

You should find other people to hang out with instead.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 19:53     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

UGH! I can't help you because his books are awful.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 19:53     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Anonymous wrote:Attended a BBQ yesterday and all of the other female guests over age 16 were raving about Nicholas Sparks. Specifically, The Notebook and Safe Haven. I'm mildly interested in Safe Haven because it sounds like a thriller, but I'm guessing it is also damsel in distress, which doesn't appeal to me. Am I missing something?


Why should I encourage you to develop bad taste?

Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 19:33     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Ok, I don't feel so bad then. Thanks!
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 19:07     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Anonymous wrote:Graham crackers and a Hershey bar.

Sparks is marshmallow fiction.


Good description. They are very formulaic and can be easily made into screenplays.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 14:18     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Anonymous wrote:If you haven't read them by now don't bother, it's not our style. And that's fine! I can't stomach it myself.


^not Your style. LOL
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 14:18     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

If you haven't read them by now don't bother, it's not our style. And that's fine! I can't stomach it myself.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 13:04     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Graham crackers and a Hershey bar.

Sparks is marshmallow fiction.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2014 11:57     Subject: Help me appreciate Nicholas Sparks

Attended a BBQ yesterday and all of the other female guests over age 16 were raving about Nicholas Sparks. Specifically, The Notebook and Safe Haven. I'm mildly interested in Safe Haven because it sounds like a thriller, but I'm guessing it is also damsel in distress, which doesn't appeal to me. Am I missing something?