Similar criticisms can be found in the reviews of any Nicholas Sparks adaptation. To date, none of them have been overwhelmingly beloved. As mentioned, "The Choice" only has an 11% approval rating ...

By Eduardo Medina Photographs by Mike Belleme Eduardo Medina reported from New Bern, N.C., and read two novels by Nicholas Sparks set in the town. Before Brittnee Provencher fell in love ...