Message in a Bottle

by Nicholas Sparks

Book Overview

In this New York Times bestseller, a single mother sets out to find the North Carolina man who sent a message meant for someone else . . . and the journey may change her life forever.Divorced and disillusioned about relationships, Theresa Osborne is jogging when she finds a bottle on the beach. Inside is a letter of love and longing to "Catherine," signed simply "Garrett." Challenged by the mystery and pulled by emotions she doesn't...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446523569
• ISBN13: 9780446523561
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Message in a Bottle is a Great Book

I recommend this book to anyone who loves a lot of romance. I wish someone would have prepared me for some sad parts so be ready for that. This is a book for strong-hearted people. It took a couple of chapters to get hooked but keep on reading because Nicholas Sparks is a GREAT author. This was the very first Nicholas Sparks book I have ever read and it was AMAZING! I really loved this book and it is a great book.

One of his very best books!

I waited to read this book bc the movie was still fresh in my mind. This book is 10 times better than the movie (which I liked), although I did imagine Kevin Costner as Garrett. I don't very often cry when I read books, but this one was so touching and loving. Makes me wonder if men like this exist or only in books and movies. If you like Nicholas Sparks books, you will absolutely LOVE this one!

A Touching Love Story

Message in a Bottle is a remarkable book, and like all Nicholas Sparks books it is a truly touching love story that leaves marks on your soul. This particular story is about a lady in her mid-thirties, named Theresa Osbourne that had recently gone through a divorce, and now single-handedly raised her twelve year old son, Kevin. On one of Theresa's vacations away from her home and job, writing a column in the Boston Times, she goes to a beach and finds a bottle washed up onto the shore. She picks up the bottle and opens it and there is a letter inside that she instinctively reads. The letter was written to a woman named Catherine by a man named Garret, and it is a very moving and romantic letter that amazes Theresa, considering it was written by a man. Taking out the names, she decides to print the letter in her column, hoping it would touch the readers as much as it had touched her. To Theresa's surprise she gets a phone call from someone who had also found a message in a bottle from Garret to Catherine. Theresa, only wondering what a man that writes such romantic and feeling filled letters, uses information in the messages to find him. When she finally finds him, pretending to be interested in the boat he recently remodeled, gets invited to go sailing with him. Not telling Garret about the letters she had found, she continued to spend time with Garret, and the two honestly fell in love with each other. Then Theresa finds out that Catherine is his ex-girlfriend that died when she was hit by a car. Having a long distance relationship, Theresa and Garret run into a lot of problems, but with true love like theirs, they are determined to work things out. Nicolas Sparks has once again written a novel that will grasp the attention of people all over who like a good love story. I recommend this book for everyone that enjoys romance novels.

oh my god what a tear-jerker

Oh my I am so happy with this book it really left its mark in my soul. It made me cry for atleast 3 chapters. I am serious. You have to read this book, well only if you are the romantic type and like to have books make you cry. If you do and you are like me then you will read this book and all Nicholas' other books too. But this one will really leave its mark in your mind and soul. After you read this book then go see the movie they will both please you.

Message in a Bottle

I thought Message in a Bottle was one the best books I have read in a long time. Sparks does a wonderful job at catching the romantic in all of us. I can't wait to read the next one. If you saw the movie and don't chose this one because of it you are missing out. I lent the book to a friend who lovedit and shelent it to a friend who loved it who lent it to a friend who lovedit and so on and so on. Read it you will be glad you did

One of the most beautifully written books

Not one for romance novels or any of this lovey dovey stuff, reminds me of those Mills and Boons Books :) I rented the video as a change from action/thriller and I have to say I never cried so much in my life! It was a beautiful film and I had to set about looking for the book as I know how Hollywood likes to 'butcher' some well written novels ie Grisham and the book was even better than I expected! Read the novel and you will not be disappointed. Even though are some story discrepancies between the movie and novel. Whilst I knew the ending was coming I still cried. It makes you believe that true love exists and you can love again. The cynical people will believe what they want. But why Mr Sparks did you let hollywood have its wicked ways with your book....