content: I as a 16 year old male read this book. It was one of the best books I have read. I have never read a love story before, but this was more than a love story..it was life. How wonderful I kept thinking it would feel to be loved as much as Allie loved Noah and Noah loved Allie. I have read quite a few books but only a few have left impressions. As for the person that said this story had a lot of Trite expressions..who cares!! I hope that people for generations and generations to come will enjoy this masterpiece.