Dear John by Nicholas Sparks - Book Club Discussion Questions

Dear John is trademark Nicholas Sparks--romantic, sappy, sad and redeeming. Use these book club discussion questions on Dear John, as a guide for discussing this love story about an army sergeant who falls in love shortly before 9/11.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal important details about Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. Finish the book before reading on.

1. Did you think John and Savannah's love story was believable? Why or why not?

2. What do you think Savannah saw in John that made her fall for him?

3. Why do you think their relationship fell apart? Do you think John made the right decision when he reenlisted after 9/11?

4. How did Savannah's diagnosis of John's dad change how John related to his father? Do you think she did the right thing in telling John? Do you think he was justified in being angry with her?

5. Were you surprised to learn that Savannah had married Tim? Do you believe she truly loved him? How was her relationship with Tim different from her relationship with John?

6. Do you think John did the right thing in selling his father's coins?

7. Have you ever been in a relationship like John and Savannah's? Discuss (for whoever is comfortable).

8. Rate Dear John on a scale of 1 to 5.