It starred julianne hough as katie, josh duhamel as alex, david lyons as kevin, and cobie smulders as jo. Make him laugh again, and cherish the time you spend together. Jocarly jo is a woman who moves in next to katie and becomes katies truest friend in town. The film marks the final film role for actor red west. I have not read nicholas sparks book, but i have been told that in the book the reader is brought in on the supernatural nature of jos existence long before the end of the story.
I haven t read any of sparks novels before even though they are quite famous and made into movies. Safe haven did you like the ending or were you disappointed. It appears that shes on the run from the police and, through some misleading flashbacks, it does appear that katie killed someone theres. I think one of the things i really appreciated about this book which authors dont usually cover is the story from the males point of view too. Julianne hough plays katie, a woman on the run who finds, yes, safe haven in north carolina. I very much enjoyed the book and the movie, but i think what i love best about the book was jo and how that whole character was. With jos empathic and stubborn support, katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards. As she takes orders and delivers meals, she remembers how grateful she was when the owner hired her. I like how you handled a sensitive subject and into the abuse with sensitivity. With encouragement from her new confidant jo, katie finds true love and discovers what a real relationship is. This gripping tale of love and survival begins with katie, a young woman working as a waitress in the north carolina town of southport.
Of course that all changes when she develops a relationship with alex, a widowed store owner with two adorable children, and jo, the plucky single woman who. Elements of plot point of view alex and katie are officially a couple. I have not read nicholas sparks book, but i have been told that in the book the reader is brought in on the supernatural nature of jo s existence long before the end of the story. This is the kind of book that once i started to read it i found myself unable to stop. In safe haven is jo a figment of katies imagination or is she a ghost of alexs wife. Safe haven stars julianne hough and josh duhamel the new. Katie seeks jo for advice and jo seeks katies company. At this part, you know her secret and why shes afraid. The stars are julianne hough as katie feldman and josh duhamel as alex wheatley. Sparks wrote one of his bestknown stories, the notebook. I mean, there is nothing about the tone of safe haven that would ever make you think that one of the main characters is a ghost. With jo s empathetic and stubborn support, katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards. It was sad and 4 safe heaven stars i have never read a nicholas sparks book before, and this one always had me wondering and wanting to read it. With jo s empathetic, stubborn support, katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards.
Katie is interested in alex, who is a widower with two children. Feb 08, 2015 safe haven, one of my favorite movie was released in 20. She had a rough past but finds her way to escape it all and move on. Jo is both an adviser, a friend, and a protector as she warns katie of possible danger. It was released theatrically in north america on february 14, 20. Changing her name to katie to avoid being found, she finds work at a local seafood restaurant and befriends her neighbor jo, a single woman who lives alone. Feb 15, 20 here are the 5 biggest reasons that safe haven the book is far superior to safe haven the movie and given how little time it takes to read a sparks book, why you might be better off spending a. Download and read online for free safe haven by nicholas sparks. Alex alex is a loving father who lost his wife to a cancerous tumor and is now raising his two kids by himself. The weakest parts of safe haven are its action sequences, in which the illusion of reality is shattered by hamhanded editing, garish special effects and comicbook dialogue. Safe haven, one of my favorite movie was released in 20. With jo s empathic and stubborn support, katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards. The scene that teared me down is the one that katie was reading the letter from alexs wife, jo, which was addressed to katie herself.
Alex longs to be enough for his kids but hopes to find a woman to help raise them and be a positive influence. Safe haven stars julianne hough and josh duhamel the. I think the ending was perfect, i loved it, really kinda magical. The story unfolds itself through some unexpected and mystical incidents. Jocarly jo is the woman who lives next door to katies cottage.
Here are the 5 biggest reasons that safe haven the book is far superior to safe haven the movie and given how little time it takes to read a sparks book, why you might be better off spending a. Little does katie know but that jo is actually carly who is alexs deceased wife. In the book, katie starts telling alex about her past, she talks about her several escape attempts, as well as her final escape to southport. This week, i have continued to read the novel safe haven by nicholas sparks. She was a very brave woman and knew what she wanted in her life. Jun 26, 2012 safe haven is sure to be yet another sparks bestseller. Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children. With julianne hough, josh duhamel, cobie smulders, david lyons. Safe haven is a romantic and mysterious book, written by nicholas sparks. Feb 16, 20 if you are still reading that means one thing, you saw safe haven and are still trying to wrap your mind the ending in which katieerin julianne hough discovers that her friendly neighbor jo. Alex is still in the hospital, while katie finds out a confusing and shocking secret, jo was never. When a mysterious young woman named katie appears in the small north carolina town of southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past.
With jos empathetic and stubborn support, katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards. With jos empathetic, stubborn support, katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards. In safe haven is jo a figment of katies imagination or is. Jo keeps to herself like katie does but she encourages katie to branch out and to form new relationships especially with alex and his kids. According to worldcat, the book is held in 2242 libraries. Supporting character jo turns in a few great moments herself. Erin flees her abusive alcoholic husband, kevin, takes on a different identity and changes her name to katie. It also depicts two psychological maladies that inspire both sympathy.
He is instantly attracted to katie but as they grow close he starts. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Safe haven is sure to be yet another sparks bestseller. He is a hardworking man who runs a small family owned store but is equally as dedicated to his children. It is later revealed that jo often referred to as another name. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Also, fun fact, i have a beach house where they filmed that movie.
Also, fun fact, i have a beach house where they filmed that movie sources. She made her way to southport to start over and forget the past along with everyone in it. The characters, the story itself, and the way it was written. If you are still reading that means one thing, you saw safe haven and are still trying to wrap your mind the ending in which katieerin julianne hough discovers that her friendly neighbor jo.
They are with eachother everyday and katie feels safe. I wasnt covering the movie for any particular reason, and it seemed, from the trailer and word of mouth, like. Safe haven by nicholas sparks at the best online ebook storage. With jos empathic and stubborn support, katie eventually realizes that she must. Nicholas sparks showed his colors on this one and earns all the credits for being an awesome author. Oct 24, 2012 safe haven trailer 20 official movie trailer in hd starring cobie smulders, julianne hough, josh duhamel and david lyons directed by lasse hallstrom nicholas sparks novel a young woman. Katie comes to a small town in north carolina called southport. Her name is erin, and she is fleeing her abusive, alcoholic husband, kevin.
Katie discovers that jo was alexs wife and her spirit was there to protect katie and to lead her to the family that she needed, and the family that needed her. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 105 million copies sold worldwide, in more than 50 languages, including over 75 million copies in the united states alone. While reading, i discovered that this novel, as well as most nicholas sparks novels, cause the reader to ask a lot of questions as well as make a lot of predictions. Questions, predictions, connections this week, i have continued to read the novel safe haven by nicholas sparks. It turned out prison wasnt the safe haven steffi thought it was. I love everything about this book from the first page to the last. Beautiful yet selfeffacing, katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships. Safe haven is a 20 american romantic drama fantasy thriller film starring julianne hough, josh duhamel and cobie smulders. Despite her reservations, katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the closeknit community and becoming increasingly. They talk over coffee and wine and katie enjoys spending time with jo. Jocarly jo is katies nosy yet fun neighbor and the two of them quickly bond. She doesnt seem like she wants to talk much to people, and she especially doesnt want to talk about her past. Safe haven trailer 20 official movie trailer in hd starring cobie smulders, julianne hough, josh duhamel and david lyons directed by lasse hallstrom nicholas sparks novel a.
The film was directed by lasse hallstrom, and is an adaptation of nicholas sparks 2010 novel of. Safe haven trailer 20 movie nicholas sparks official hd. Differences between safe haven book vs movie page 1. Safe haven ebook hillsborough county public library. Secondly, her neighbor jo, who becomes her best friend. Safe haven is a fantasy romantic novel by american novelist nicholas sparks. Safe haven begins as a young woman arrives in southport, north carolina. The man in katies past and his descent into obsession is truly terrifying and frightenly realistic.
She always went to katies house to have some cup of coffee, wine and chitchat about their life and the people surrounded by them. Alex and katies relationship becomes romantic, encouraged by jo. Differences between safe haven book vs movie page 2. Feb 14, 20 the weakest parts of safe haven are its action sequences, in which the illusion of reality is shattered by hamhanded editing, garish special effects and comicbook dialogue. Written by nicholas sparks, this story follows katie, a new girl to the small town of southport. Safe haven trailer 20 movie nicholas sparks official. Jo carly jo is a woman who moves in next to katie and becomes katies truest friend in town. She catches the eye of alex, not only because she is beautiful, but because she looks scared. Katie shows a lot of strength and independence in the book.