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Is it just me or Nicholas Sparks is better than John Green
So I was in grade school when I first read my Nicholas Sparks book and I can say that I can still read it now without cringing. In highschool I was really into John Green because of my girlfriend that time but when I re-read it years after I'm just really cringing about it.

I definitely think that it has a lot to do with age! In high school, I enjoyed John Green a lot more than I do now. Nicholas Sparks writes books that more relatable all age groups while Green is geared towards the younger population and those who enjoy teen lit.
But to be honest, it's been a little while since I have read a book by either of them, so I couldn't definitively say if one is better than the other. I'm going to have to go back and read one by both because I want to compare the two now.

It's definitely John Green. First of all i haven't read any books by Sparks and i have no right maybe to say how great Green is without reading Sparks books. But i have read all of Greens books and Looking for Alaska is my favourite. Boy o boy that book made me realise that the simpler the book the stronger it will hit you.

Most definitely Nicholas Sparks. I always need a tissue while reading his books yet no book has ever affected me the way his have. It's a bittersweet feeling

That is a tough question there! I really love John Green but I think Nicholas Sparks is the undisputed winner. I agree with @liz im here coz Sparks' works are widely accepted amongst all age groups and it always brings a tinge of nostalgia to you and is very relatable in one way or another other even if you haven't gone through the same situations in life. I'm a person who gets very empathetic to the characters in books and films but definitely, Sparks made me cry the most, both tears of sorrow and joy.

Raj Tarrobal wrote: ↑23 Jul 2020, 07:52 Is it just me or Nicholas Sparks is better than John Green
So I was in grade school when I first read my Nicholas Sparks book and I can say that I can still read it now without cringing. In highschool I was really into John Green because of my girlfriend that time but when I re-read it years after I'm just really cringing about it.

Nicholas Sparks without a doubt is better. His books are timeless as opposed to John Green's books which are not bad, just like you said, more of a younger read. I read his books in high school as well.

It’s pretty embarrassing, but I never read a book by Nicholas Sparks. One of the things I should catch up on. Therefore, I’d say John Green. Right now he’s one of my favorite authors and I really enjoyed reading "Looking for Alaska". However, I'll reconsider the answer as soon as I've read a book from Nicholas Sparks.

I think John Green. I loved The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks but then I read Message in a bottle and did not feel that attached. I think John Green has so many new ideas.

John Green is more targeted towards the younger generation.

Nicholas Sparks.

Ooooh I can't. Please. Don't make me choose. I love them both.

I think Nicholas sparks focuses more heavily on the romance instead of conflict

I prefer John green. I have read all of his books and enjoyed them. Besides his books, I find his other content to be enjoyable and informative. However, I do think Sparks has his appeal. The Notebook is a classic and I think Sparks works might be a bit more timeless and easier to adapt to film. To be fair I haven't encountered much of Sparks literary works even though he has a wide portfolio. I still choose Green though because I generally prefer YA and the topics he writes about. Sparks is known in some circles as the king of romance which is a genre that doesn't appeal to me at all

I like them both. I think John Green makes for a lighter (and faster) read than Sparks, though.

I love Nicholas Sparks books. He's my all-time favorite writer. I have never read John Green, but now I am curious. I am guilty because I didn't read a few Sparks books and just watched the movie instead. I know this is a no-no because the books are so much better.