Jamie's romance with someone who is probably not a Christian should be viewed most critically.The novel A Walk to Remember written by Nicholas Sparks is considered to be a marvelous contribution to the world of literature. Romance is the focus, not solid Christian teaching. It definitely could have been a cleaner Christian story, but it took a different direction.

It was a sweet romance story, but I have mixed feelings about this book. There are several swear words such as: s***, b******, h***, and d***. There's talk about fornicators and there's a remark about second base. Hegbert has rules about boys not coming into the house when he's not home and the rules are followed. There's some sweet kisses shared between Jamie and Landon.

Eric and his girlfriend were found behind the bleachers at the dance. Landon has had several girlfriends, one of which he French kissed. It's said that Landon's grandfather died while sleeping with his mistress. One girl gets sick from the alcohol and passes out. The punch bowl is spiked at the homecoming dance and many people get drunk. There is no violence, but there is almost a fight at the dance.Įric Hunter has shots of bourbon and beer. Even Landon starts to read the Bible and pray, but in the end, it doesn't say whether he truly accepts Jesus and becomes a believer or not. Fornicators are talked about, but only as a joke. They read the Bible, pray, and there are verses stated in the book. Hegbert Sullivan is a Baptist preacher and both he and his daughter are very serious Christians. The objectionable content, like the profane language, alcohol content, and sexual content took away from the good Christian examples in the book.

The book seems to focus more on the romance more than the Christianity.

Some of the students at school make fun of Jamie and Hegbert, but some apologize in the end. Jamie and her Father, Hegbert, are the only devoted Christians mentioned in the book. As he reluctantly starts to get to know Jamie, his attitude changes and the inconceivable happens: he starts to fall in love with her. Landon Carter, on the other hand, stirs up trouble, is rich, and is peer pressured into acting like someone he's not. She carries her Bible everywhere, is nice to everyone, and loves to help in anyway that she can. She's humble, modest, considerate, and innocent. Jamie Sullivan is the typical minister's daughter. Nice story, but could have had better Christianity and had other objectionable content.

A walk to remember novel book review